Bernie Mac dies at 50

Kevy Baby · 08-09-2008, 09:08 AM

Bernie Mac dies at 50
Comedian Bernie Mac died this morning in a Chicago hospital

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Comedian and Chicago native Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist confirmed.

Mac, 50, had been hospitalized for about a week at Northwestern Hospital, according to his spokeswoman. A few years ago, Mac disclosed that he suffered from sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue, most often in the lungs.

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BarTopDancer · 08-09-2008, 09:09 AM

Alex · 08-09-2008, 09:10 AM

I just posed elsewhere:

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Who picked Bernie Mac in the "Ocean's 10" pool? Sure, Carl Reiner looked like easy money...

But maybe that wasn't properly respectful.

flippyshark · 08-09-2008, 10:29 AM

I enjoyed his TV show enough to watch most of the first season or two. Fifty is awfully soon to go, given how close to that I am.

scaeagles · 08-09-2008, 10:37 AM

WB must really be feeling it based on that comment, flippy.

Motorboat Cruiser · 08-09-2008, 10:39 AM

I was shocked to hear about his passing this morning. I always thought he was genuinely funny and I enjoyed his work.

Prudence · 08-09-2008, 10:47 AM

My dad has sarcoidosis. It can be a very difficult condition to live with, and I'm surprised at all Bernie Mac was able to accomplish while dealing with that additional complication.

Morrigoon · 08-09-2008, 11:13 AM

50 IS too young

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-09-2008, 12:38 PM

Wow, had no idea he was at risk.

Strangler Lewis · 08-09-2008, 01:37 PM

He was the coolest. A cross between Sammy Davis, Jr. and Ward Cleaver. Truly terrible news.

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