Comedian Bernie Mac died this past Saturday morning in Chicago after losing a battle with pneumonia. He was 50 years old.
Farai Chideya talks with comedian and TV producer Larry Wilmore, who was the creator and executive producer of The Bernie Mac Show, about the funny man's life and career.
Tags: Larry Wilmore | bernie mac | bernie mac dead | remembering mac | the bernie mac show
1:50 PM ET | 08-13-2008 | permalink
The Bernie Mac Show was my favorite show. I enjoyed anything that he was involved in. He was a true comedian. He will be truly missed. GOD REST HIS SOUL!!! He will always be remembered.
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