Bernie Mac’s Last Moments

Posted on August 15th, 2008 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: News, Uncategorized

Posted by Bossip Staff

Bernie Mac’s wife of 30 years, Rhonda speaks on her last moments with him:

“He didn’t look good to me and I knew this could be it.” The couple had their last exchange a day before his death, as Rhonda stood vigil by his bedside. “I said, ‘Hey Bernard. How are you?’and I kissed his forehead,” she recalls. “He shrugged his shoulders, like ‘I’m tired’and I said, ‘I know you’re tired.’Later on that night, it took a turn for the worse.”

Now facing her life without Mac, Rhonda says her devastation “comes in waves,” adding she still feels her husband’s presence. The day after his death, she listened to the song “Thoughts and Wishes” by Hamilton Bohannon, a tune the couple considered “our song,” Rhonda says. “I was singing it and 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.”

R.I.P.

Via People

  • iluvprada

    1st!

  • iluvprada

    R.I.P.

  • SWEET CHEEKS((Makes the people say Yeeeaaaa))

    Awwww, thats very sad!!!!

    R.I.P Bernie

  • http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=e084de98d1f3d8ab064d94a7476117fd WyzePro ( has that Verbal Charisma…..)

    R.I.P his wife looks good !!!

  • African Princess

    RIP Bernie, you will be greatly missed.

  • Just Sayin

    You’ll be missed Bernie…

  • African Princess

    @Wyze – are you having any thoughts…

  • THERE WAS A RUMBLE DUMBLE, 5 MINUTES IT LASTED, THE MIRROR SAID “YOU ARE YOU CONCEITED _________”LOL(sxyQblondie)

    OH LORD THAT IS SO SAD. BUT AT LEAST HE NO LONGER HAS TO SUFFER WORDLY SORROW AND PAIN. R.I.P BERNIE, AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS CLOSE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

  • cutie pie*kindly putting people on blast est.1985*

    that is so touching..they’ll see each other again

  • Fellow Houstonian

    Prayer for strength and courage to keep his legacy and foundation going! Many Blessing Black Magic will for sure be missed!

    RIP

  • Book Worm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family

  • Kompton’s Kutie {I just seen 5 white people with OBAMA 08 bumper stickers, within 15mins of each other-I KNOW WE CAN}

    You don’t lose a person, you gain an angel.

    They will watch over you and keep you in all your ways.

  • glok9n

    BERNIE ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY YOU TOUCH MANY HERE AND WAS ALWAYZ PROUD OF YOU LOVE YOU BROTHER!….AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL WIFEY IZ BANGING ….WE’LL TAKE GOOD CARE OF THAT BRO I PROMISE YOU THAT, MY PRAYERS AND LOVE TO THE MAC FAMILY!

  • Moreaces

    30 Years, now that is how it should be.. God Bless, You Rhonda and your family.. R.I.P Mr. Mac

  • Jaxon (Missing you…)

    Man that’s so sad…

    Hope she has a STRONG support system to deal with it

  • sickofitt

    My heart goes out to her. She has to adjust to living alone after being with him for 30+ years. Her whole life changed when Bernie passed away. My prayers go out to the both of them,

  • http://youtube.com/fifitrooper The( Delicious ♥ ) Ms. Sugar Walls

    U know what?? when I was watching the BIO on Bernie..Rhonda was heavier

    and I just want to give her a hug for staying stong, and losing weight..Because Ms Mac..you wear it well! I was sadden by Bernie’s lost but I know u are more sadden. and I will pray for u!

  • Lady elle

    I’m so glad she found love with him for 30 years.

    I’m also glad that she was with him through his final stage of life here on earth.

    It is the one thing that anyone who love’s their mate deeply would want.

    I wish for her peace, loving memories and fond words as this will be a hard time for her, their daughter and others who loved him for him.

    Rest in Peace Uncle Bernie
    ;)

  • uptowngirl

    Damn, that brought tears to my eyes. RIP Bernie and sister Rhonda hold on.

  • Just Sit and Be Pretty

    Awww, how sad…I feel for his family and know that his wife is really feeling this loss. Still can’t believe Uncle Bernie’s gone.

  • biracial bombshell

    This story just made me get tears in my eyes. My prayers are with Rhonda and their family. Being married 30 years is a blessing and although physically he is no longer here…they’re bond is still as strong as ever b/c his spirit will never leave her heart. God Bless and R.I.P. Bernie…we all love you!

  • I’m Just Me (STILL FLOATING ON CLOUD 69) VIRGOS STAND UP!!

    WOW…that is very powerful and real. My thoughts to Rhonda and the rest of Mr. Mac’s family. Wow!

  • I’m Just Me (STILL FLOATING ON CLOUD 69) VIRGOS STAND UP!!

    Is it me or did the lady that play the wife on the show seem to really embody the wife in this pic. I can so see that. They did a good job casting her. Sorry, forgot the young ladies name.

  • LdyK ( wishes she was on an island….but NOT Turks and Caicos…I don’t like bites)

    I cannot even imagine what it would be like. I have trouble watching the Bernie Mac Show. It pains me to see him and know they’ll never be another show.

    REST IN PEACE.

    @ IJM

    kellita smith

  • Kesha (I BLEED BLACK-N-GOLD)

    That was sooo sad. I will pray for her strength. I can’t even imagine. I had no idea he was in pain, suffering. His life was so private. This is the first picture i’ve ever seen of his wife. He is in a better place now and he will forever be in our hearts. RIP Bernie Mac

  • Acacia (Who Am I?)

    Damn.

  • http://myspace.com/afiya00 Afiya

    May his wife continue to find comfort in his spirit…I probably be talkin’to him like he still around…daughter be like “ahh, mom, he’s gone”…I be like “I know…but he hears what I’m saying…don’t cha Bernard?” :(

  • 6 Figgaz

    Death’s part of life — embrace it ’cause it’s waiting for all of us — some sooner than you think…

  • I’m Just Me (STILL FLOATING ON CLOUD 69) VIRGOS STAND UP!!

    @ LdyK

    Thanks Ma…

  • Taz

    Rhonda, take comfort and find your strength in the Lord. Peace and Blessing to the Mac family.

  • Yeahdisme

    I feel so sad for her. Married 30 years and he died at 50. Good for them. They stayed together through thick and thin and made it very far. I could only say I believe they would have been together another 40 years had it not been for his sudden passing. Black Love. Beautiful. Condolences to the family.

  • Sharon

    You will be greatly missed..YOU ARE THE GEATEST..May God bless you. My prayers are with the Mack family.

  • Jah Jah PSON

    I really feel for that woman.

  • Nina Knows

    Wow, that was so touching to read. Bernie was one of my fav comedians he will truly, truly be missed.

  • LdyK ( wishes she was on an island….but NOT Turks and Caicos…I don’t like bites)

    no prob@ IJM

  • african_4_eva

    Now, that is LOVE. Blessings to Bernie and his family, friends and fans…

  • NotoriousOne~

    Thoughts and prayers w/ the Mac family on this difficult and trying time. It definitely does feel like we lost a family member, Uncle Mac will always be missed!

  • DDub

    His show was the last respectable black family show. We just don’t have anymore good representation nowadays. Who thought Cosby and A Different World was just the beginning… turns out they were an anomaly.

  • Lady T

    You will be missed by the world.

  • http://jbraidedbeauty1@aol.com ms braided beauty chicagos own almost back to chi real soon

    Rhonda … hang on baby girl.. we are all praying for your strength,, we all loved Bernie and may he rest in peace up there in the pearly gates of heaven… LOVE YOU BERNIE!

  • LA_BROTHA

    NIKKI UNDERWOOD, have some class and at least show some respect. Send Notorious a note DAMN!!!!

    RIP MAC MAN!!!!!!!!

  • Aunt Viv

    Praying for his family during this difficult time…

    Happy Friday Nikki,Braided,LdyK,SweetCheeks,IJM,Z,Afiya,Sugar Walls, glok9n,wyze,JustSayin,sxyQblondie,JSABP!

  • Prophetess B

    I’m soo sad. Even though I can’t take alot of cussin when Bernie cussed I just laughed and laughed. He’s the only comedian I actually went to see over and over again. I am really greiving him. We’ll miss you soo much Bernie. I can’t image who will ever make us laugh like you did. At his shows everybody would just hold on to each other. My glasses would steam up. You didn’t get a chance to catch your breath! Oh this is so sad. But I know the Good Lord knows what he’s doing.

  • CAndy

    A fine example of what a family and marriage is suppose to be 30 years and at your side until your dying day. My prayers go out to her and their family.

  • vegasgal

    @CAndy, you are so right. The fact that he stayed married to the same woman for thirty years is a testament to his amazing character. Thing of how many men “upgrade” once they make it big. Jerks like OJ and Bryant Gumbel ditched the women who were with them before they made it big so they could go and get themselves a barbie doll. I feel so bad for Rhonda to lose her husband at such a young age, my prayers are with her.

  • BLUNTBLAZER

    RIP TO THA MAC MAN

    http://www.myspace.com/thagrindaholic

    NEW SLAPS FO THAT ASS

  • http://www.tdotwire.com/after_dark PUSSLIPS

    that just brought tears in my eyes.

  • MDM Org.

    My heart goes out to her.

  • Ms. T.

    God bless Rhonda. There’s a lot to be said for class, dignity, and grace. She has it. Bernie was a blessed man to have her and she was blessed to have him. We should all be so fortunate as to be surrounded by our love ones when our time comes to be called home.

    Much love and prayers to the Mac family.

  • chaka1

    I recently lost my boyfriend in January. You are never the same after going through an experience like this. Prayers to the Mac family…

  • glok9n

    HAPPY FRIDAY @AUNTIE VIV! PEACE AND BLESSINGS SIS!

  • http://myspace tonya

    the king of comedy is gone but not 4gotten! We Lost One R.I.P MacMan

  • Dark&Lovely

    I loved you BernieMac.Believe it, you have touched soo many lives.Prayer goes out to all of his family as well as his friends.

  • elovely

    Peace and Blessings. B-Love was ya husband so I know your a strong women. Grieving is a process a normal one. We never forget but we get our mental strength back in a timely manner. Girl cry, scream and you’ll be cool. Its alright ya human.

    To much love to give

  • I Don’t follow I Lead

    He may be gone, but he will not be forgotten. R.I.P B-Mac, prayers and condolenses(SP)to his family and friends.

  • http://www.lovelifegodsexmoney.com www.lovelifegodsexmoney.com

    Ah such a shame. He was still young too.

  • Ashcakes

    Biography did a special on him and it gave me a new respect for the man. While married he pursued his dream and worked as a delivery truck driver to make ends meet. He didnt even pursue comedy until she gave his blessing. Even when other celebrities talked about him they always mentioned how he adored his family and saw it as his backbone. Like George Clooney said, “the world is a little less funny”

  • http://jbraidedbeauty1@aol.com ms braided beauty chicagos own almost back to chi real soon

    Happy Friday lovely aunt viv!!!!!!!

  • WordtotheWise

    I was just thinking about the Mac Man today. Just as you are trying to deal w/his death, you read something so heartfelt and sad such as this. I absolutely loved the Mac Man and what he stood for. He really did “keep it real.” No pretense w/him.

    I can’t imagine what Rhonda is going through now. I wish her the best and know that God is with her through this difficult time. I know her life will probably never be the same, but her man is w/her in spirit.

    God bless you, Rhonda!

  • http://jbraidedbeauty1@aol.com ms braided beauty chicagos own almost back to chi real soon

    Nothing funny about this statement but in a way i wanted AShton Kutcher to jump in and say we were all PUNK’d… but being it to be true.. i wish his the family all the love and symphathy there is to give!

  • HoneyBrown

    Rest in peace Bernie Mac! You’ll be missed. Rhonda stay strong, our thoughts are with you ;)

  • http://guidelive.com Soulwriter

    That’s a real legacy and some real love right there. What a beautiful testimony Rhonda, stay encouraged Sister….

  • justmoi

    Awww man reading that brought a tear to my eye, I know his wife must be feeling great pain at present.

    R.I.P. Bernie

  • memchee

    I’m still shocked and saddend by his passing!

    RIP

  • I’m Just Me (now calm your boys, cause I am finding it a little hard to concentrate with all the noise) VIRGOS STAND UP!!

    MTO UPDATE:

    April 22, 2008. Looks like Lisa Raye’s reign as queen of the Turks & Caicos islands is about to be over. MediaTakeOut.com has just learned that her husband, Premiere Michael Misick, is expected to resign as Premiere as early as this week.

    According to one of MediaTakeout.com’s spies, the British government is expected to “compel” Misick to leave office. Turks & Caicos is still a British territory and the UK government has been investigating Misick and his cohorts on charges of corruption for months.

    Oh, and in case you’re wondering why MediaTakeOut.com is the leading news source in the world on the Misick investigation – it’s because Misick has effectively shut down all reporting of the incident by Turks & Caicos media. Sounds real democratic, don’t it….

  • Natasha

    I know she is having a tough time. Bernie always talked about his wife and I could feel his love for her. I will keep her in my prayers.

    R.I.P. Bernie he will be dearly missed!

  • toocute

    HIS WIFE IS RIGHT ,HE IS IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE

  • De

    Pray for the family.

  • kenyanna

    Rest in Peace Mac. You were loved by many but God loved you more..

  • http://www.hotmail.com rihanna

    Heaven has a new ANGEL… gone but will never be forgotten.

    We love you Bernie Mac, Rest in Peace.

  • GSB

    what a sad story. good luck family

  • RJ

    BYE BERNIE! REST IN PEACE AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL WIFE & DAUGHTER…….I’M SURELY GONNA MISS YOU – STRAIGHT FROM THE CHI-TOWN

    RJ

  • http://partofstyle.com Backfont

    what a sad story. good luck family

  • onion61

    Bernie, good sir…a true comic genius in every sense of the word. So glad we all got to know you. You will be missed. My condolences to the family. R.I.P.

  • geefunk227

    I’m not surprised.That B Mack would come back and touch anybody he loved.That’s what a King does,he returns to visit the people he loves.A King is loved and mourned by everyone.B Mack made OTHER people understand the black family with no hint of bufoonery.I’m not surprised his wife shared her soul and last moments with him.Thank you Mrs.B Mack we love you for that. R.I.P Big Brotha you will be missed,and say what’s up to FOXX,PRYOR and ROBIN HARRIS

  • Candid Canuck

    his wife is beautiful

  • FLOGLO

    Bernie’s passing was such a shock… I cried as if he was a part of my family..I was shocked because Friday, I read he was responding well to treatment and the next day gone!!! That freaked me out!!! He was always true to his family… No stories about him messing around, no hidden love child!! That takes a lot of character to remain true to one person in a society that seems to glorify cheating and backsliding!!! Now that’s the definition of a real man… Black men..take a look at that!! Bernie Mac.. I know “who you wit” now!!! Rest in Peace..Mac man and much love and strength I send to his wife and family!! God Bless!!!

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