Friends and colleagues have gathered together in Chicago today to pay their respects to Bernie Mac, who died August 9 of complications due to pneumonia.

AP reports that actor Samuel L. Jackson is among the group who will speak at Mac's memorial service at the House of Hope Church on the south side of the Windy City. Bernie's fellow comedians -- and co-stars from "The Original Kings of Comedy" -- Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer are also said to be sharing words at the funeral.

Mac was 50 when he died. He is survived by his wife Rhonda and daughter Je'Niece.

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Bernie Mac passed away last weekend -- and now the comedian's widow, Rhonda, is talking to People magazine about his last days.

"He didn't look good to me and I knew this could be it," Rhonda said. She described the bond shared with her husband of thirty years -- and how she felt his presence the day after he died. "A chill just came over me and I knew it was him," she said. "I get through because I know he's in a better place now." Keep Reading...

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From Brad Pitt to George Clooney, stars are mourning the sad loss of Bernie Mac. Tanika Ray experienced his incredible spirit -- in their final interview.

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"Ocean's Eleven" stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt are recalling their late co-star Bernie Mac -- and mourning his passing.

"The world just got a little less funny," Clooney tells People magazine. "He will be missed dearly." Fellow "Oceans" star Brad Pitt added, "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."

Bernie, 50, died Saturday morning in a Chicago area hospital of complications from pneumonia.

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Chicago's own Bernie Mac passed away at Northwestern Memorial hospital early this morning, as reported by Sun-Times columnist, Stella Foster. He was just 50. Mac had been hospitalized for pneumonia since August 1.

Just the other day, a spokeswoman for the actor said that Mac had been responding to treatment for the illness, and his condition had been listed as stable. The pneumonia was said to be unrelated to Mac's sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that had been in remission since 2005.

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Although a source linked to the Bernie Mac family says the 50-year-old comedian is in "very, very critical" condition, publicist Danica Smith denies the claim, saying, "It is absolutely untrue... nothing has changed from yesterday," reports the Chicago Sun-Times.

"The Bernie Mac Show" star was admitted to a Chicago hospital for pneumonia, and Smith says that Mac should be released soon. The publicist also said she is unsure of the exact date the comedian entered the hospital. Keep Reading...

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Sexy Terrence Howard is diving into his new role, which finally allows him to show off his six pack!

Starring alongside Bernie Mac and Tom Arnold, "Pride" is based on the true story of a teacher who started an African American swim team in one of Philly's roughest neighborhoods.

Plus, Howard addresses the rumors about finding love with supermodel Naomi Campbell. Are they dating? "Extra" takes you one on one with Terrence Howard to find out!

"Pride" makes a splash on the big screen March 23.

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