Je'Niece Childress

Je'Niece Childress is the daughter and only child of the late actor and comedian Bernie Mac. In an interview with the Associated Press, Childress reported that Mac was similar to the character he played on the FOX television series The Bernie Mac Show.Associated Press: Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50 (August 8, 2008)

"Initially when he was hospitalized we expected him to come back home, but as the weeks went on, I kind of knew."

"I'm sad that my daughter will never know or be able to feel how much he loved her."'

"I think what made him so special to people was that even though he was a celebrity he just seemed so down to earth and so much like a part of your family."Chicago Tribune: Bernie Mac's family expected him to pull through (August 10, 2008)

1. Born: October 5, 1957
2. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
3. Suffered from sarcoidosis
4. Died: August 9, 2008, from complications related to pneumonia
5. Spouse: Rhonda McCullough

Bernie Mac had been in Northwestern Memorial Hospital since July 2008 for pneumonia. Initially, his family expected him to make a full recovery, but as time passed on, they began to prepare for the worst. Mac passed away August 9, 2008. He was 50 years old.Chicago Tribune: Bernie Mac's family expected him to pull through (August 10, 2008)