this is so sad, he was such a talent. my heart goes out to his family . we will miss u dearly Bernie

Sent by lily | 5:42 PM ET | 08-11-2008

This news actually brought tears to my eyes. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family which I am sure will miss him greatly. In interviews he seemed like such a good family man. I admired that and absolutely loved his TV show and his stand up routines.

Sent by Bernie Mac fan | 6:30 PM ET | 08-11-2008

Well I am gonna rememeber the first time he came out on Def Comedy Jam when Martin Lawrence was the host. His favorite line" I ain't scare of ya" made me an instant fan, and if you ain't never seen it , you better run to Circuit City and get that Gem. R.I. P Bernie Mac

Sent by Sandra Akins | 7:11 PM ET | 08-11-2008

The passing of Bernie Mac brought tears to my eyes. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I admired Bernie Mac he put family first. Bernie Mac you will be missed. May you be sitting on the right hand of GOD.

Sent by The Cattenhead Family | 9:26 PM ET | 08-11-2008

To the Mac family may God be with you through your hard times just remember God had job for Mac in heaven, he took care of yall as long as he could. Remember the good times while he was here. Also look toward the hills with comes your health.

Sent by Rondia Washington | 9:52 PM ET | 08-11-2008

As corny as it may sound, remember, as we cry...God is laughing, so happy to have him Home. HE let us have him, for such a short time..obviously, HE needed him. Maybe its for the other souls within Heaven...maybe they needed someone to give him the laughter and the pleasure that he gave to us. There is never a good answer when someone dies so young, and I hate that he had to die so young, and of illness. So many people die alone, in a car, maybe overturned, on their own and in pain, with issues unresolved with loved ones. Bernie got to have his death in a bed, for the most part, I assume, out of pain, with his loved ones around him, all of them, sharing their love. My grandfather died that way, and it was a beautiful passing. All of us,the family, around him, telling him how much he meant to us, how much he ALWAYS WOULD mean to us, on morphine, out of pain, in some comfort, as much as God allows when you die of illness in a hospital bed, and it was probably the best passing we humans can ask for. All of us, rich or poor, famous, or not, have one thing in common, death. So the best one can get is a "good death", and I believe that's what Bernie got, eventhough, it was way too young. I will miss him greatly, someone he never knew and who never knew him, yet, I will miss him. While we cry, Bernie does not. He is with God, and now God gets to enjoy him, and one day in the future, we will get to enjoy him again, in Heaven, as we did on Earth. For his family, know that millions loved him, how many of us can say that!? Many celebrities are known of course, but how many are missed? Bernie is and always will be missed. Remember, you will be with him again.

Sent by Nancee Tripodi Smith | 10:18 PM ET | 08-11-2008

His life said it all, he made a pack to do what was right by his family and remained committed. I thank God and Bernie Mac's family for having shared him with us to learn how to be. May our hearts be at peace for having the opportunity to have known such an incredible person. Our beloved departed Bernie Mac represented life so well. He will not be forgotten in the minds and hearts of many. Farewell

Sent by Peni | 11:45 PM ET | 08-11-2008

i love the show of bernie mac and his comedy shows. my heart goes out to his family. we will miss u dearly Bernie

Sent by candice brown | 3:09 AM ET | 08-12-2008

You will be missed Bernie Mac. My condolensces to your family and friends. GOD knows best and heaven is a whole lot funnier now. GOD bless.

Sent by Larry Anderson | 9:04 AM ET | 08-12-2008

i am so saddened to hear about the untimely passing of mr. mac,my condolences go to is family,friends and fans.may GOD give you the strength to get through this rough time in your life and may you have peace.GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU SAFE.

Sent by marva mitchell | 10:23 AM ET | 08-12-2008

One of my favorite memories from Bernie Mac's standup is when he talks about his sister's kids schemes to get milk and cookies from the kitchen late at night. The little boy whispers to his sister, as explanation for why he hasn't yet brought her the cookies: "HIM downstairs."

I was so saddened to hear this brilliant, funny, sweet man had died. ("HIM upstairs.")

My sincere condolences to his family.

Sent by Cynthia Mac | 10:23 AM ET | 08-12-2008

to the family god gave you a good man and he will be missed dearly just think about all the good times and you will get throught this time of lost

Sent by janice dugas | 11:40 AM ET | 08-12-2008

My heart goes out to Bernie Mac's family. I feel like he was a part of my family.I watched the Bernie Mac show all the time. I loved it!!! And from what I seen on the interviews he was loved by alot of people. I feel sooo sad that he's gone and he will truly be missed.

God bless!!!!!

Gina Torres

Sent by Gina Torres | 2:18 PM ET | 08-12-2008

Everyone says how much Bernie Mac made them laugh. He made me laugh, too, but what struck me the most (to this day) was the time he made me cry.

One season finale of "The Bernie Mac Show" had the family -- Bernie, his wife, and his nieces and nephew -- returning to Chicago. Sure I laughed at the insanity of traveling with kids, the subplot about Bernie making the family eat Chicago-style hotdogs (they all get sick shortly thereafter), etc.

But the most touching part was when he had to tell the kids how their mother, his crackhead sister, avoids seeing them. She keeps giving excuses, but the kids keep up their hope. Bernie realizes she's going to stand up her own kids.

Then, Bernie is doing his talking-to-the-audience shtick. Oh my goodness. He is at a loss for words, a rare event for Bernie Mac!

Bernie keeps trying to explain, trying to say something to "America," but America, there are no words for situations like this. After a few attempts at words he just looks away and sighs. His face says it all.

This was one of the saddest scenes I've ever seen on tv, certainly one of the most touching and most amazingly acted. I love remembering the times Bernie Mac made me laugh, but I'll never forget the time he made me cry.

Sent by Anne | 12:17 AM ET | 08-13-2008

Bernie,Bernie,Bernie I will miss you soooo much. My thoughts and prayers go out to the ladies in your life. your wife, daughter and granddaughter.Wish your family well and again I will miss you.....

Sent by t. gaymon | 3:10 PM ET | 08-13-2008

We have lost great talent in Bernie. A funny man with a very beautiful smile. I will remember him with that. My condolences to the family and children of Bernie Mac.

Sent by Maureen Ngoloyi | 4:27 AM ET | 08-14-2008

i loved bernie mac oh was he funny.my prayers are with the family, he is a talent that will be greatly missed.so sad, love you bernie,

Sent by freda | 12:23 PM ET | 08-14-2008

Bernie Mac had a calming face and personality, a pleasing presence in the TV shows and movies he performed in. While he will be missed by all has fans over the world, at least, we know that we will be able to remember him and his soul-filling comedy in repeats of all of his shows.

Sent by Stephen Moel - Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies | 2:19 PM ET | 08-18-2008

bernie mac was the funniest man ever and i will truly miss

Sent by sparkgirl | 2:04 PM ET | 08-20-2008

I enjoyed Bernies comical disposition,was a shock to here of the loss.then august 30 my sister lost her husband of 28 years .he was 50 also.same compliactions of pneumonia.God how it hurts.my love to his family,my we all find the strenght

Sent by Bill Mc | 10:12 PM ET | 09-19-2008