August 9, 2008

Bernie Mac, 1957-2008.

(I don't mean to sound crass, but it really isn't a good week for Bernies.)

From UPI:

Comedian Bernie Mac, known for his roles in films like "Guess Who," died Saturday morning at a Chicago hospital at the age of 50, the Chicago Sun-Times said.

The actor-comic, who had been hospitalized for pneumonia this month, died of unconfirmed causes at Northwestern Memorial hospital.

"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," said Sun-Times columnist Stella Foster.

Mark Rawden on Cinema Blend: "He was a loud-mouthed, insensitive powerhouse of a comedian who brandished unpopular opinions around with a clunky ease. He stood up to political correctness, the inequalities of many racist club owners, and the absurdity of life itself."

More at Cinematical.

A little underrated: Mac's Mr. 3000.



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Posted by cphillips at August 9, 2008 9:57 AM
Comments

I'll always associate the endearment "baby girl" with Mr. Mac. He said it a lot on his TV series, always with great affection. He was also my favorite participant in Spike Lee's "Kings of Comedy." And his sartorial splendor was second to none. A true original.

Posted by: Kathy Fennessy at August 10, 2008 9:17 AM

Mr. Bernie Mac was and always will be a legend greatly missed. My prayers go out to the hearts of family .

Posted by: Enjoue Turner at August 10, 2008 3:29 PM

How did Bernie Mac die? Is he really dead? I just read about this on Special Report and it seems that a lot of prank calls were made about him being dead, and others saying that he was not dead? What's the real story? http://specialreport.com/did-bernie-mac-die/

Posted by: Special Report at August 10, 2008 11:48 PM

Right, he's actually hanging (or hiding) out with Andy Kaufman as we speak!

cp

Posted by: Craig P at August 11, 2008 8:20 AM