A sad day in comedy, with the passing of Bernard Jeffrey McCullough, aka, Bernie Mac, from pneumonia complications.  The actor and comic had previously suffered from sarcoidosis, although this had been in remission since 2005. Here’s a sample of what made the man funny.

For a guy who was a proficient stand up comedian, Bernie Mac had also shown the ability to transverse into the world of films, with notable showings in Oceans Eleven and Transformers, and TV with The Bernie Mac Show. But without doubt, his opus for me was the headlining act of the Kings Of Comedy show. If you haven’t seen it, do so! it’s a comedy fest worthy of comparison with Eddie Murphy’s Raw and Chris Rock HBO specials.

His unique vernacular and accent made him so identifiable that his passing will make him more conspicuous by his absence. R.I.P. Bernie Mac, one of the best stand ups of our generation, and here’s hoping he gets the recognition he deserves.

Posted by Hip-Hop Singh