Celebs Gather for Bernie Mac Memorial

Celebs Gather for Bernie Mac Memorial
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Stars like Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson were just a couple of A-list stars on hand for the touching memorial for late comedian Bernie Mac, held today in Mac's hometown of Chicago.

According to The Chicago Tribune, thousands of friends, family and fans attended the service where everyone from Mayor Richard Daley to his 'The Original Kings of Comedy' co-star Cedric the Entertainer spoke to the congregation.

"This dude is a very popular guy," Cedric said of Mac. "You know y'all were like, "let me get four tickets to the funeral!' He's still the hottest ticket in town."

While not in attendance, Oprah Winfrey, Mac's 'Ocean's' co-star Andy Garcia and Senator Barack Obama did send their condolences.

"He made us laugh and laugh hard," read Obama's statement. "Bernie Mac will be sorely missed."

Other stars there to pay their respects were Steve Harvey and D.L. Hughley.

Bernie Mac, who suffered from sarcoidosis, died last Saturday at the age of 50.

Published 8/16/08.

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  • i have the movie of him in his first movie called the shaman . it never got released bernie was on espn talking about is was the worst one he was ever in. 5car@cox.net
    Anonymous 3/24/09 Reply
  • i still cant believe it. one of the best comedians is gone.
    Anonymous 8/19/08 Reply
  • Bernie mac will be missed
    Anonymous 8/18/08 Reply
  • It's as if the ing Pope died Jesus Christ a second rate comedian deserves this kind of attention? Every schwartzer comes out of the woodwork for this and acts all sanctimonious throwing around platitudes written by their agents. The ghe-toe is upset...
    Anonymous 8/18/08 Reply