Kevin Hart And Other Comedians Express Their Loss For Jimmy Mack's Death In Tracy Morgan Car Accident
Comedians from all over are expressing the shock they felt when they heard that one of their own passed away in a horrific accident over the weekend.
The accident that injured comedian Tracy Morgan, and 3 others claimed the life of one other passenger. Comedian James McNair, who also went by the name of Jimmy "Mack" McNair, was 62-years-old when he died in Saturday's horrible chain reaction crash.
According to CBS Los Angeles, McNair was a stand up comedian and a writer for Morgan. MStars News previously reported that McNair and Morgan, 45 were riding along with Morgan's assistant, Jeff Millea, Ardie Fuqua, and Harris Stanton when they were hit by a semi-truck.
The comedians returning home from standup comedy show in Delware. Morgan has been touring with the other comedians nationally for the show, "Turn it Funny."
Jamie Masada, owner of the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood commented on the death of McNair saying, "Anytime we lose a comedian, we just shouldn't because they're all a doctor of the soul," Masada continued. "It just breaks our heart to see this happen."
Others spoke out via Twitter:
So sorry to hear about the death of fellow comedian Jimmy Mack in the horrible accident.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) June 7, 2014
Sending best thoughts to Tracy Morgan, injured in an auto accident last night. A real gentleman and hilariously funny. (RT w/correction) — Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) June 7, 2014
My heart is with @ARDIEFUQUA, @RealTracyMorgan @HarrisStanton & the family & friends of Jimmy Mack
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) June 8, 2014
On this Sunday I ask all of you to throw a special prayer up to the big fella for my friend "Tracy Morgan"....he's been on my mind heavy — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) June 8, 2014
This is a great time to show him that he is loved by so many...get well soon man. I'm sending you nothing but positive energy.
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) June 8, 2014
I had other comedian friends that were in that car as well and I also know the passenger who passed away! This shit is so unfortunate — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) June 8, 2014
Life is to short people....I'm wishing everyone involved a speedy recovery!!!!
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) June 8, 2014