Since news of his shock passing first broke, friends and former colleagues of the late actor-comedian Bernie Mac have come forward with their touching tributes.

Here are just a few of those tributes, from some of Hollywood’s best and brightest…

Brad Pitt: “I lament the loss of a ferociously funny and hardcore family man. My thoughts are with [his wife] Rhonda and their family. Bernie Mac, you are already missed.”

George Clooney: “The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed.”

Chris Rock: “Bernie Mac was one of the best and funniest comedians to ever live, but that was the second best thing he did. Bernie was one of the greatest friends a person could have. Losing him is like losing 12 people because he absolutely filled up any room he was in. I’m gonna miss the Mac Man.”

Don Cheadle: “This is a very sad day for many of us who knew and loved Bernie. He brought so much joy to so many. He will be missed, but heaven just got funnier.”

Seth Green: “I’m shocked & saddened. He’s a brilliantly talented entertainer whom I’ve admired for a long time. It’s truly our loss.”

Kelly Preston & John Travolta: “We are heartbroken. He will be deeply missed. He was a wonderful, kind and gentle man.”

Samual L.  Jackson: “It goes without saying that Bernie was one of the preeminent comedians of our generation. He was also an attentive husband, a great father and loving grandfather. I feel blessed to have shared years of friendship with Bernie Mac and I’m honored to have finally costarred with him in what I consider to be his finest cinematic acting achievement. My sincere prayer is that his family will be comforted by the warmth of love from all of us who knew and respected this man.”

Bernie Mac passed away early Saturday morning in Chicago from complications from pneumonia. He will be sadly missed.

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