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Quizzical - August 2008

Mac & Hayes...The End of Days.

August 11th 2008 12:42

The reporting of dead celebrities is always a sad affair. Whether it be from morbid curiosity or being a genuine fan, we think about celebrities as being immortal. The life of the rich and famous seems blessed, something that we would all like to aspire to, but unfortunately, it happens to few, and believe it or not, they are just like you and me. This weekend we lost 2 more who had provided millions with laughter and song, and while i was not fanatatical about either one, i did enjoy their entertainment.

Bernie Mac was not a huge star in Australia, but many people knew of him. His most famous work here was probably starring in the Oceans 11 trilogy, playing Bosley in Charlies Angels: Full Throttle and being the crazy car salesman in Transformers. If you're a night dweller you may have seen The Bernie Mac show, which won him heaps of awards in the States. I remember him making me laugh when i first saw him in House Party 3. Playing Uncle Vester, his style of comedy was unique, with his big round eyes creating as much laughter as his dialogue. His star was on the rise, allowing him to consider leaving his stand up comedy and concentrate on making movies. He was only 50 when he died and he had a lot of laughter still to give, he will be missed!
Isaac Hayes was a pioneer of soul music in the 70's and was an Academy Award and Grammy winner. It is said he was rapping before Flavour Flav was wearing nappies and his deep, sexy voice gave The Theme from Shaft the gravitas it needed to take home an Oscar. While a cultural icon in America (he was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2002) his popularity soared in Australia with his voicing of 'Chef' on South Park. Chef was a cool dude, and his swinging laid back lifestyle was the envy of many young men. I can remember asking many if they'd 'seen my balls, they're big and salty n' round'. From the 1970's he took part in many Tv shows and movies, always adding something cool to every character he played, be it The Duke from one of my favourite movies, Escape from New York, to Asneeze in Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He too will be missed, 65 is still too young, although having 12 kids probably didn't help!

Both these men were unique and they were good at what they did. They came from very humble beginnings but in the end they affected millions of people either making them laugh...or making them sing and dance. They deserved the respect and admiration they earned during their lives, their legacy's will live on. May they both Rest In Peace.

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