Actor and comedian Bernie Mac died of complications due to pneumonia this morning. He was 50-years old.
In addition to pneumonia, the Chicago-native suffered from a sarcoidosis, a chronic inflammatory lung disease. "When I got the call this morning, it was just devastating news," said Chicago Sun-Times columnist Stella Foster. "Let's face it: Bernie Mac was one of a kind. He was the best of the best in terms of giving you a good laugh." [CNN]
I woke up to the news this morning and it is truly a shock because I didn't even know he was sick
I'm in shock. Ever since he walked on the stage of Def Comedy Jam and said "I ain't scared of you motherf—ers!" I've been a fan. Plus, he's from my city. A true comedic genius with one of the prettiest smiles I've ever seen. My condolences to his family and friends (esp. the other Kings of Comedy & Kellita/kids from his show). Mr. Mac, we love you man, keep 'em smiling up there.RIP
Wow. Just wow. May he rest in peace
LOVED his show. Oh my GOODNESS loved his show…especially his nephew. *tear*
So sad as he was a true comedic genius. Loved his show and in my favs Friday, The Kings of Comedy, and Bad Santa. R.I.P.
This is just so surreal.
RIP you will be missed.
I got the impression from the news in the last few weeks that he was very ill. I'm not shocked but I'm certainly saddened. My prayers are with his loved ones.
I cried when I heard. He was one of my absolute favorite comedians.
RIP muhfucka!
Wow, this is really sad. Bernie was an everyman; he seemed like a guy we all knew.
RIP Mr Mac
I knew the man was sick but I didn't think that he would pass!!! RIP Berni Mac.
sad, sad, sad
Hello there! {waves}
It is so very sad that Bernie passed on… a young man who was still attempting to branch out into new avenues professionally… he will be deeply missed….
He added a lot to the comedy circuit and many comics who came after him were imitators…
I do hope that he is resting with God…
Thank you for mentioning him with respect and admiration…
Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa
I am so sad~~~Can't believe it. He was such a talent actor. He will be missed very much by many people. My prayers goes out to him and his family. I learned his death from celebrity guys at Richromances.com where many other wealthy people and celebrities states they are in shock""
^^shameless *smh*
i still cant believe it… what??
and isaac hayes died today, too.. crazy.
What the Hell, now Isaac Hayes.
so sad. RIP Bernie Mac, you were a great comic and you made me LOL.