Bernie Mac Remembered by Friends and Costars

Shocked and saddened by the news of Bernie Mac’s sudden passing at the age of 50 due to complications of pneumonia, Mac’s friends and costars are speaking out in his memory.

“The world just got a little less funny. He will be missed dearly,” says George Clooney who starred with Mac in Ocean’s 11 and its two sequels.

“I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with Rhonda and their family. Bernie Mac, you are already missed,” said Brad Pitt who also starred in the Ocean’s series.

“Bernie was one of the preeminent comedians of our generation. He was also an attentive husband, a great father and loving grandfather. I feel blessed to have shared years of friendship with Bernie Mac...My sincere prayer is that his family will be comforted by the warmth of love from all of us who knew and respected this man,” said Samuel L. Jackson.