The star was best known in the UK for film roles in Ocean's Eleven, Charlie's Angels and Transformers.

But in the US, he achieved critical and popular acclaim for the long-running sitcom The Bernie Mac Show, which earned him two Emmy award nominations.

He was admitted to hospital in Chicago last week and died early on Saturday morning due to complications arising from pneumonia, his publicist said.

"We ask that his family's privacy continues to be respected," said Damica Taylor.


Very sad news

DAMN

wow omg so sad rip bernie

Damn Shame

I still can't believe that Bernie Mac and Issac hayes are gone life is very short. May they RIP

had to swing by this thread and pay my respects, Bernie was funny as ish! I loved him on Kings of Comedy! may he rest in peace