After a tragic childhood, the actor worked as a stand-up for years before making it big in his 30s. When he died at 50, the ...

Bernie Mac, a beloved comedian and Chicago native, is remembered for his comedic talent and his love for the city of Chicago, even after his death from sarcoidosis in 2008.

CHICAGO (WGN) — He was a king of comedy and one of the most recognizable faces of early 2000s sitcoms. But before he was Mr. 3000 on the big screen, Bernie Mac was Mr. Chicago at heart. “If he were ...