Bernie Mac: The Last ET Interview

Watch the late Bernie Mac's never-before-seen last interview with ET, as ET's Kevin Frazier visited him and his co-star Samuel L. Jackson in March 2008 on the set of their yet-to-be-released movie, ‘Soul Men.’ The comedy is set to hit theaters on November 14, 2008.

Mac, 50, died of complications from pneumonia at a Chicago-area hospital this morning.

Mac’s publicist, Danica Smith, asked that his family’s privacy be respected. Mac's case of pneumonia had caused him to be hospitalized recently.

The comic actor got his start as a stand-up comedian in Chicago. His semi-autobiographical family-themed sitcom, “The Bernie Mac Show,” about a husband and wife who raise their nieces and nephew, premiered on FOX in 2001 and had a successful five season run. The show garnered Mac two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. Mac also appeared on the big screen in such films as ‘Friday,’ the ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ series, ‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,’ 'Bad Santa,' 'Guess Who' and ‘Mr. 3000.’

People magazine reported Saturday that a funeral for Mac is scheduled for Friday, August 15. The magazine also reported that the Mac family is requesting donations be made to the Bernie Mac Foundation for Sarcoiditis, 40 E. Ninth St., Suite 601, Chicago, IL, 60605.

Published 8/9/08 by the Insider

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  • Hour in thedays and days in the weeks we'll still be thinking of you . We will blanket that sharp sting we feel when we think of you by the memories of laughter you left behind Bernie. We who love you will Miss you . Thank you for the good times. We...
    EdmireO 8/22/08 Reply
  • The people who make us smile/laugh are the greatest people in the world. It is sad when you know that, that parfticular person will never have a chance to do it again. BERNIE, may the Almiglty GOD shower you with his love, care, acceptance and a lot...
    Anonymous 8/20/08 Reply
  • I can't believe that the news media is missing such a great opportunity to do a HUGE story on SARCOIDOSIS. NO one is picking up the baton. Sarcoidosis DOES KILL, as we saw with Bernie Mac. I also lost my partner 59 years old last December also of...
    Anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
  • its such a great loss....Rest in peace Bernie......
    Anonymous 8/12/08 Reply
  • Rest in Peace Bernie Mac. Its so sad to loose a comedian like you. May you rest with the angles. My prayer goes to the family and friends may you get courage in the thought that he is in a better place.

    Becky from Kenya
    spice 8/12/08 Reply
  • America! Is that fair? To you it's not but to God it is. Let him rest coz he's been battlin' for long now. Mos def he died a happy man you know smilin' n all. Ya'll sad but let it be.
    JoanK2 8/12/08 Reply
  • You will be greatly missed, RIP
    Anonymous 8/11/08 Reply
  • You will truly be missed Bernie and my prayers goes on to you and your family,
    See you on the other side one day bc we all have to go one day,but I didn't expect you'd left like this,but God has a plan for everyone.
    Rest in Peace
    Mrs.cena 8/10/08 Reply
  • no words can express the sorrow everyone feels
    tonycg69 8/10/08 Reply
  • rest in peace mac we will miss you forever
    hopeless17 8/10/08 Reply
  • Thanks for making us laugh Bernie. You were the best! We will miss you, but we know you are finally resting. May God Bless and keep your family in their time of need.
    Susan
    Anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
  • Rest In Peace Bernie Mac.

    Oliver from Iraq.
    Anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
  • Rest In Peace Bernie. Our family is praying for you and your family.
    Anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
  • I just can't believe it... He is one of my favorite comedians. May God bless him and his family.
    Anonymous 8/9/08 Reply
  • May God bless you in the afterlife Bernie Mac.
    SMPR 8/9/08 Reply
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