What a disturbing CNN news flash to receive in my inbox this morning. Bernie Mac (born: Bernard Jeffery McCullough), a comedian that crossed the lines often; has expired. He not only crossed the lines by ruffling feathers with his sometimes lewd & rude lines for laughs but he was also able to make laughter universal by crossing ethnic lines that unfortunately still exist among us.
Bernie Mac was reported to have been taken away by complications of pneumonia. He did suffer from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but he reported the condition went into remission in 2005. No further information is being released at this time to respect the privacy of this loss & sorrow that this family is experiencing.
Bernie Mac spent his life devoted to bringing laughter to others. While some of his work may not be able to be shared with those under 18; he will be dearly missed among those who used his gift as medicine.
I remember his work best from my younger years from works like, “Life”, “The Original Kings of Comedy”, “The Bernie Mac Show”, and “Players Club”. He had many more roles in his short journey; starring in flicks like, “Mo Money”, “Get On The Bus”, Who’s The Man”, “House Party 3”, and many more.
Bernie Mac’s mother left earth when he was 16. She succumbed to cancer; something I can fully relate to. While this is enough to break a person’s spirit, he endured & persevered through the pain of losing both his brothers. Bernie Mac is survived by his wife Rhonda and their 1 child.
The brevity of life is smashed in our face when precious lives are wisped away so speedily & unexpectedly. I can only hope that although not visible in his parts of character & lifestyle that Bernie was able to make amends with his Creator. I hope he had the opportunity to have his sins washed away so that he is now spending his eternal life in a place of peace & harmony. Hopefully, he is entertaining a host of angels with some ‘clean’ belly busters.
While in a short time this tragedy will be forgotten in the media’s memory. I will say a prayer for the family & close friends that he left behind for his presence will not soon be forgotten.
Nakisha Guzman
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