Original King Of Comedy Bernic Mac R.I.P!!

Been running around all weekend, but when I heard from my mate Greg who was working for BBC news at the time when the story broke that one of the funniest men in Comedy and Film had died I felt really sad. He was in hospital said to be sick with Pneumonia and due to complications died early Saturday morning.

Bernie Mac was one of the original Kings Of Comedy, from those early days on Def Comedy Jam alongside the likes of Steve Harvey and Cedric The Entertainer…. he was always sharp funny and in his own league!

Check hin out back in the day talking about sex…very funny!!

He also managed to crossover and star in some massive films, from Houseparty, Charlies Angels, Oceans 11 franchise to last years Transformers movie!!

Going to miss him and his distinctive laugh and jokes!

Bernie was loved by loads and tributes are pouring out to him…

Brad Pitt

“I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with [his wife] Rhonda and their family. Bernie Mac, you are already missed.”

George Clooney

“The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed.”

Chris Rock

“Bernie Mac was one of the best and funniest comedians to ever live, but that was the second best thing he did. 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.”

Cedric The Entertainer

“It’s hard to put into words just how I feel and what a painful loss this is. 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.’ 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 and my thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed, but so well remembered.”

Don Cheadle:

“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.”

John Travolta and Kelly Preston

“We are heartbroken. He will be deeply missed. He was a wonderful, kind and gentle man.”

Actress/comedienne Niecy Nash, who played Mac’s little sister on the hit television seriesThe Bernie Mac Show and acted opposite him in the 2005 film Guess Who, said this about her friend and mentor:

“His passing is such a major loss to the acting and comedy communities. Bernie Mac was the personification of the word ‘real.’ He kept it real. That kind of genuine spirit that he carried all the time cannot be easily duplicated, but I will do my very best to try.”

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 and loving grandfather. I feel blessed to have shared years of friendship with Bernie Mac and I’m honored to have finally costarred 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.”