Remembering Bernie Mac on the 16th Anniversary of his death
- By Lori Macatee
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It has been exactly 16 long years since Bernie Mac died in Chicago on August 9, 2008 at the age of 50. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.
Today, fans of Bernie Mac (Ocean's Eleven, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.
Mac, a cultural icon
Born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough in Chicago on October 5, 1957, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Mac was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.
In 2001 he touched the hearts of millions as Frank Catton in ‘Ocean's Eleven’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.
It's been 16 years since the tragic loss of Bernie Mac and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Bernie Mac is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.
In memory of the Late Great Bernie Mac.
Bernie Mac career in pictures
Transformers (2007)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
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