Bernard Jeffrey McCullough (October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008), better known by his stage name, Bernie Mac, was an American actor and comedian. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Mac gained ...

After a tragic childhood, the actor worked as a stand-up for years before making it big in his 30s. When he died suddenly at 50, the news stunned family and friends Bernie Mac, who died at age 50 of ...