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Comedian Bernie Mac Is Dead
August 9th, 2008
Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital in Chicago early this morning, reports the Chicago Sun TImes. The funny standup comedian and star of televison’s popular Bernie Mac show was 50.
Mary Ann Grossett, Mac’s sister-in-law spoke with People Magazine, sharing details of her famous inlaw’s final struggle:
He couldn’t breathe. He opened his eyes on his own and looked at Rhonda (his wife). She called his name, and he opened his eyes and nodded to her. She smiled at him and told him, ‘Don’t leave me … ‘I’m waiting for you to come back.’ He shrugged his shoulders, and she said that’s when she knew he was tired. He signaled to her that his body was tired….
[The doctors] were working on him. They tried to resuscitate him two times. One time he came back for about an hour. Then he went into cardiac arrest the second time.
His cause of death has not been officially reported but Mac has been hospitalized with Pneumonia for about a week, as reported by BET.com last week.
Stella Foster, the Chicago Sun Times reporter who broke the story says “It brought tears to my eyes because Bernie Mac has always been my all-time favorite entertainer and comedian. It pains me to have to report that,” Foster said during a phone interview on Saturday morning.
Entertainment mogul Russell Simmons has a rack of Bernie Mac stories but one particularly funny one stands out. “When he saw the lead-in comedian get booed off stage in his first nationally televised appearance on Def Comedy Jam,” Simmons told BET.com, “he coined one his most, if not his single most loved lines. He said “I aint scared of you mother*******”. And at least for part of his career that became his calling card. I just remembered that and it made me laugh”
Remembering a King of Comedy: See photos and get a timeline of Bernie Mac’s life.
May the very loved and funny Bernie Mac rest in peace. You will surely be missed. My prayers are with your family during these tough times.
WHEN I THINK ABOUT THIS TRAGEDY ! IT REALLY HURTS ME BECAUSE I NO COMEDY IS GOING TO CHANGE I CAN NOT EVEN WATCH HIS TV SHOW OR ANY MOVIE THAT HE WAS IN BECAUSE IT MAKES ME CRY HE SEEMED SO FRIENDLY REALLY FUNNEY AND LOVING WELL YOOU WILL BE MISSED REST IN PEACE ANG MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY
God bless you family and friends. You were an Angel only here for a little while to bring joy to the world you will be missed we love you Mac , RIP
I was so upset that he died he was my favorite comedian that always keeps me laughing but I’m am he’s #1 fan and he will be missed love always
R.I.P Bernie Mac to me you were the funniest and a real comedian I love how you took personal life lessons and made the humorous, and also giving a message in between the laughs. My family will still cherish you everytime we see a re-run of the Bernie Mac show. While you are in heaven you and Redd Foxx can just cut up.
Bernie mac was a great amn who will be missed dearly
heaven seriously got funnier
To the Ma Family Bernie will be miss dearly. Keep holding on to God hand and he will help you during this time of need. He will also never leave your side. Right now it may feel like he is not their. Keep the faith. My prays are with you and your family.
I just want to say to bernie mac thankyou and all your fans will to
When I first heard that Bernie Mac died it was the day before my b-day. I couldn’t help but to hold back my tears cause I loved Bernie Mac. He was the best comedian, actor, and tv dad. I feel like he is a part of my family. When I came to this site and saw memorial for Mac thats when I finally let out a cry. I can’t believe he is gone but I know he is happy now. Bernie Mac you don’t know me but you are up their with my great grandfather and auntie. Tell them that I love them and I will see them soon. Rest in peace Bernie Mac.
Heaven just got a little funnier!
To the family of Bernie Mac:
Its okay to shed a few tears but just know that he is in a better place and looking down on you smiling. My blessings are with you. ~Angel~
To the family of Bernie Mac:
May God grant you the strength to pull through these hard times. Just know that you all have the strength and well wishes of the millions of fans Bernie had made. God will see you through.
May you rest in peace Bernice Mac. Keep the jokes rolling up there!
bernie mac you are a true lengend and you will be greatly missed. may your soul rest in peace and we love you.
from the Rivers family in New York
may God bless the family of bernie Mac and keep you all in good health in everyway possible during this difficult time. Bernie was truly loved here and when he gets to heaven, I know that he will have the angels laughing too. love you man.
The world is saddened by this enormous loss. One thing is for sure, Bernie made many laugh and we continuen to laugh when we think of him. My hearfelt sympathy is sent to his wife and family. Hang in there because timw heal all wounds.
Bernie you will be missed dearly!!! Of course I know you don’t know me personally, but to me, you been in my life forever. My All Time favorite is you in Def Jam!!! When I watched the news, and found out this terrible tragedy, my daughter was with me, and she said ” Mama, that’s not true, I saw him on the Bernie Mac show yesterday.” All I could do was smile at her, and wrap her in my arms cherishing the Life God gave us to love that some people sometimes take for granted. We Loved You Bernie and you will forever be missed!!!!!! R.I.P
Bernie Mac was truly one of the greatest entertainers. No matter what type of mood you were in , he could make you laugh. Thanks for the memories
I will truly miss Bernie Mac. Bernie was original and he always reminded me of my family. I considered him as my Uncle, he would make me laugh until I cry. I love you Bernie for just being You. May God protect and guide your family. You will be missed by so many. Love You
Bernie Mac the laughter you brought to us will never be duplicated, you were a true soul entertainer…..You will be greatly missed. I LOVE YOU and Allow you love to rain down on us from heaven…. Bernie MAC family may god lift you up in you time of grief….
ITZ SO SAD 2 HEAR THAT UR GONE BUT UR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW~~~ SAN FANCISCO LOVES U 4 EVER BERNIE MAC
Even though I didn’t personally know Bernie Mac, hearing that he had passed away broke my heart. When you lose someone who made this hectic life a bit funnier for a moment, the void is there. There will never be another comedian like Mr. Mac. My deepest condolences to those who knew and loved him personally. Heaven just got a bit more funnier.
Sincerely Yours…
I love bernie he was an inspiration to me. He could make you laugh when you felt like crying. I am sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family. Now bernie is in heaven making Jesus laugh. love always