Bernie Mac Laid to Rest

Yesterday, seven thousand mourners packed the Chicago memorial service honoring Bernie Mac.

Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and Rev. Jesse Jackson attended the emotional service that was part late-night stand up routine, though the jokes were told with a heavy heart.  Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama and Andy Garcia also sent condolences.

Photos from the comedian's career were shown on projectors and the White Sox organization presented Mac’s widow Rhonda with a No. 1 jersey bearing his name. Some fans slept outside overnight in hopes of securing a seat inside the House of Hope church on the city’s South Side.

“This dude was a very, very popular guy,” said Cedric the Entertainer.”I know ya’ll were like, ‘Lemme get four tickets to his funeral!’ He’s still the hottest ticket in town.”

Rest in Peace, Bernie Mac.