I just finished watched Soul Men with Bernie Mac & Samuel L Jackson and was moved by the added footage of Bernie Mac in the credits.  I have been a fan for many years & was saddened when I heard of his passing.  Below is a mini-tribute / profile I wrote for a magazine in South Africa at the time.  Just thought I'd share. On August 9th, 2008, actor and comedian Bernie Mac departed from this realm; the laughter he brought to our lives only to be relieved in what was captured on film and television. Born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough in Chicago 50 years ago, Bernie’s career took off late...