Sunday, September 7, 2008
Bernie Mac & Samuel Jackson star in "Soul Men" movie trailier
0 comments Posted by ATLstatus at 2:59 AMIf you haven't been to the movies over the weekend you've probably missed the preview to the new movie starring Bernie Mack & Samuel Jackson. The movie also features an appearance by Issac Hayes & it will be the last film ever released from Bernie Mack & Issac Hayes since their passing.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Bernie Mac's funeral turns out thousands & Isaac Hayes to be laid to rest today in Memphis
1 comments Posted by ATLstatus at 6:48 AM
As the legendary Isaac Hayes is set to be laid to rest later today in the Memphis suburb of Cordova Tennessee, thousands turned out for the funeral of Bernie Mac on the southside of Chicago last Saturday.
Our Chicago family reports that traffic was snarled for miles with people on the way to the House of Hope Church on the southside. Many celebrities, family & fans showed an outpouring of support & love for the funny man's "homegoing" celebration in his beloved community of Chicago. Although Bernie was dealing with managing his busy entertainment career & health issues which he eventually succumbed to, he also took an active part in helping his community.
Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago says Bernie recently asked how he could help reduce crime in the city & added that he never forgot his roots. "He never lost his soul in Chicago" said the Chicago Mayor.
Among the many celebrities that paid their respects, Bernie's co-star in the upcoming movie "Soul Man" Samuel Jackson also offered his memories of the Chicago native.
"He never turned down that kid for an autograph." (He) was always that kid from Chicago who wanted to make everybody laugh." said Samuel Jackson
Later today we collectively mourn the loss of Isaac Hayes who is scheduled to be laid to rest later today at 11am at Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, a suburb of Memphis.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
ATLstatus is sad to report that Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to Pnuemonia. Bernie Mac suffered from sarcoidosis, an autoimmune inflammatory lung disease that causes inflammation in the lungs. Mac is Survived by his wife Rhonda thier Daughter Je'Niece, a son in law, and a granddaughter, Jasmine.
R.I.P. Oct. 5, 1957 - Aug. 9, 2008