Gone, But Not Forgotten

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Gone, But Not Forgotten

August 20, 2008 by mendenhall

Katrell Mendenhall, NBC5 Street Team

Bernard McCullough, a.k.a Bernie Mac, would have been honored and proud of the enormous outcome of fans and celebs at his funeral on the South Side of Chicago. Mac was famous for the coined phrase “Who U Wit” from the Emmy-winning “The Bernie Mac Show”.

In a very supernatural way he’s still here, as the movie premiere for “Soul Man” featuring Samuel L. Jackson and Issac Hayes will be released in November. The movie is about a rhythm and blues band who reunite after 20 years of an acrimonious breakup following the death of the band’s lead singer. Jackson and Bernie play the group’s two main members, while Isaac Hayes portrays himself. And eerily enough, the movie’s plot is about death.

Many can be replaced but duplicating will never happen. You are forever missed Bernie!

I spoke with some of his closest friends and here is what they had to say:

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Posted in Celebrities, Chicago, comedy, movies, Uncategorized | Tagged bernie mac, Bernie Mac's funeral, Jesse Jackson, Katrell Mendenhall, Mayor Daley, movie, Soul Man, Steve Harvey | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on August 21, 2008 at 12:17 am | Reply Moe

i was blown when i heard about his death…he will b missed.
on August 21, 2008 at 5:55 pm | Reply BJ Jennings

A great loss! A awesome job on the write-up!
on August 21, 2008 at 5:59 pm | Reply Dr. Sutukh

I looking good sister girl. Be seeing you on the 6 o’clock one day
on August 21, 2008 at 8:23 pm | Reply CAM

Thanks for the update, Katrell. RIP Bernie!
on August 22, 2008 at 7:49 am | Reply JenChicago

Great coverage, Katrell. We will miss him too.
on August 22, 2008 at 1:37 pm | Reply Marcus Riley

Look at you running down the Mayor! Nice..
on August 23, 2008 at 6:47 pm | Reply Verje

Nice job on the writing and interviews. Bernie Mac was “the man” and will be missed by family, friends and everyone who appreciated a good old belly laugh!
on August 24, 2008 at 10:25 am | Reply Chataone

Great report I am very proud of You Lil sister RIP Bernie
on September 7, 2008 at 6:47 pm | Reply Uncle Bay Bay

He will be missed. You did good. Keep up the good work.