RIP: Two Soul Men
Aug. 11, 2008
This weekend we lost two multi-talented men from the world of entertainment. Actor/Comedian Bernie Mac died on Saturday while Oscar-winner Isaac Hayes died on Sunday. Coincidentally the two were co-stars in the upcoming drama SOUL MEN (Samuel L. Jackson co-stars). Mac, star of the OCEAN'S film series and Peabody Award Winner for his Fox sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show," died at the age of 50 of sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue. Besides SOUL MEN, Mac has a number of films on the way including a voice in MADAGASCAR 2 and the comedy OLD DOGS with Robin Williams and John Travolta.
Hayes, who won an Oscar for his theme from SHAFT, was found Sunday morning in his home beside a still-running treadmill. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead an hour later. Hayes, an accomplished musician who wrote "Soul Man" among other classic R&B songs, may be perhaps best remembered for some of his more recent works like voicing Chef on "South Park" or appearances in movies like HUSTLE AND FLOW and REINDEER GAMES.
There's obviously much to say about both men that can't fit into this small space but I urge you to read more detailed obituaries on Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes to learn more about their inspiring lives. No word yet on whether November's planned release of SOUL MEN will be pushed back.
| Extra Tidbit: | Let the Strike Backs worrying about Samuel L. Jackson's health begin... |
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| Source: | Variety |
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just my luck...
RIP
To fat-womanizer: you should be one of those people protesting tropic thunder.
To fat-womanizer: you should be one of those people protesting tropic thunder.
Rest in peace Bernie and Isaac, I obviously never knew the guys but they made me smile and my thoughts are with their families
P.s - Fat-womanizer, can you actually read? Twat
Rest in peace Bernie and Isaac, I obviously never knew the guys but they made me smile and my thoughts are with their families
P.s - Fat-womanizer, can you actually read? Twat
Fat Womanizer
The Extra Tidbit
fat-womanizer
Stupid
And this is the first I'm hearing about Isaac Hayes' death;
And this is the first I'm hearing about Isaac Hayes' death; another terrible loss. However, I'm far more interested in his work in music than in his work on "South Park". And to tell the truth -- and maybe I'm the only one thinking this -- I am really pretty annoyed at the suggestion that he "may be perhaps best remembered for some of his more recent works like voicing Chef on 'South Park'." "South Park"? For me that means very little compared to his musical achievements. But I AM probably in the minority on this one.
Either way, it was a bad weekend, losing two talents like these.
too honest?
this goes for ledger and every other sad death we've had in hollywood.
I'm more sad for me... who won't be entertained by them anymore.
Their short lives are still better than 99% of long lives.
this goes for ledger and every other sad death we've had in hollywood.
I'm more sad for me... who won't be entertained by them anymore.
Their short lives are still better than 99% of long lives.
Well as far as I know Samuel L. is healthy...ain´t worried about him...so far...
Well as far as I know Samuel L. is healthy...ain´t worried about him...so far...
While Hayes is the kind of guy who has left such a mark in his life it almost makes sense to refer to him in the past tense, but when I heard his death announced on the radio this morning I uttered one involuntary "No!"
I guess the only reason to even concern myself with Jackson's health is that while
While Hayes is the kind of guy who has left such a mark in his life it almost makes sense to refer to him in the past tense, but when I heard his death announced on the radio this morning I uttered one involuntary "No!"
I guess the only reason to even concern myself with Jackson's health is that while Mac was 50 and Hayes was 65, this year Jackson turns 60. For what it's worth. And for the record, I'm not worried.
RIP Isaac Hayes AKA The Duke of New York A#1
RIP Isaac Hayes AKA The Duke of New York A#1
VERY TRAGIC
A CORRECTION
however Bernie Mac wasn't in Madagascar, and isn't in Madagascar 2.
You are confusing him with his original kings of comedy co-star Cedric the entertainer
however Bernie Mac wasn't in Madagascar, and isn't in Madagascar 2.
You are confusing him with his original kings of comedy co-star Cedric the entertainer