As many of you may know, Comedian Bernie Mac passed away in a Chicago Hospital at the age of 50. Many of us will remember him as someone who we always saw smiling and telling jokes through our television screen. Bernie was in numerous blockbuster hits throughout his career. Losing Bernie was a tremendous loss to everyone and the pain is felt worldwide. Some of Bernie’s famous co-workers shared their thoughts on his death.
George Lopez
“He was one of those comics that was unique because of his approach, his look, his voice [and] the content of his material. Bernie fell into that category of people who were inherently different like when you saw them, you knew they were different and when they spoke, you knew they were different .As comics, we’re all brothers. and I’ll miss him a lot. He was a good friend of mine.”
Brad Pitt (”Oceans” Co-Star)
“I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with (Mac’s wife) Rhonda and their family. Bernie Mac, you are missed.”
Luke Wilson (Co-starred with Bernie in Charlies Angels Full Throttle)
“He couldn’t have been a nicer guy. He just seemed like a real family man and just a nice guy on the set, just very kind of normal guy.”
George Clooney (Co-Starred in “Oceans” with Bernie)
“The world just got a little less funny. He will be missed dearly.”
Don Cheadle (Co-Starred in “Oceans” with Bernie)
“This is a very sad day for many of us who knew and loved Bernie. He brought so much joy to so many. He will be missed, but heaven just got funnier.”
Cedric “The Entertainer”
“It’s hard to put into words just how I feel and what a painful loss this is,” he wrote in his statement. “Bernie was a brother, a friend and one of the comic masters of our time. Sharing the marquee with him during the phenomenon of the Kings of Comedy tour, bonded us like family and created a unique moment in comic history marking some of the most meaningful, memorable and fun times of our lives. His comedic approach was his own brand and will definitely stand the test of time.”
“The level of his talent always inspired me and other comedians to ‘bring their A-game,’” his statement continued. “I promise you, that you never wanted to be the guy who had to follow Bernie’s set! As a husband and father, he was THE MAN & my thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed but so well-remembered.”
Chris Rock
“Bernie Mac was one of the best and funniest comedians to ever live but that was the second best thing he did,” Rock’s statement read.. “Bernie was one of the greatest friends a person could have. Losing him is like losing 12 people because he absolutely filled up any room he was in. I’m gonna miss the Mac Man.”
Samuel L. Jackson
“It goes without saying that Bernie was one of the preeminent comedians of our generation. He was also an attentive husband, a great father & loving grandfather. I feel blessed to have shared years of friendship with Bernie Mac and I’m honored to have finally co-starred with him in what I consider to be his finest cinematic acting achievement. My sincere prayer is that his family will be comforted by the warmth of love from all of us who knew and respected this man.”
“Wherever I am, I have to play. I have to put on a good show.” - Bernie Mac
