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Bernie Mac Dead At 50

Bernie Mac berniemaca.jpgBernie Mac - one of the Original Kings of Comedy - died earlier this morning of complications from pneumonia, reports CNN.

The comedian (born Bernard Jeffrey McCollough) had been hospitalized in Chicago for over a week being treated for the lung infection. On Thursday, his publicist told the media that his condition was "stable".

Bernie Mac leaves behind a wife, a daughter, and a granddaughter. X17 extends its sincerest condolences to the family for their loss.



This really is a tragedy - whether in person, on TV, or in films like the Oceans series, the Mac man never failed to deliver!

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Posted by: Anonymous

you guys really should have put this up before that EYESORE you call shitney

this deserves way more respect then that stupid hoe does.

next time u should organize your blogs a little better!



Posted by: Anonymous

pneumonia is a bad thing
you don't come out of that shit the same, or even ALIVE half of the time...
pneumonia is not as harmless as people think
it causes serious problems especially if you don't treat it right away...RIP.



Posted by: Anonymous

So sad.



Posted by: Anonymous

i posted this story on a britney thread earlier today several hours ago. you guys are really behind. i gave you an opportunity to claim it as your own before others could have it and you ignored it. rip bernie. you were the man.



Posted by: bob

Have u guys heard that he ever appeared on the wealthy dating club""""" C e l e b M i n g l e.c o m"""""" for hot singles to hook up for Hot Love and Sexy Dating? There are his hot photos and Lots of hot girls are found in his circle there. I've been there for days, it seems the girls are not hard to hook up with.lol



Posted by: Anonymous

omg...so sad...



Posted by: Anonymous

what the f*ck 12:11 pm



Posted by: Anonymous

can't believe it. RIP



Posted by: black chick

A great comic was lost today. respect



Posted by: justme

i have had pnuemoina 12 times..someone needs to look into this.he was so awesome. RIP BERNIE!!we miss u and can not believe that this has happened..



Posted by: black chick

A great comic was lost today. respect



Posted by: Ellie

RIP Bernie..you were a great actor and I admired you..
God bless your family and may they find the support they need!



Posted by: Anonymous

R.I.P.



Posted by: Vicki

Too young - too early - RIP Mr. Mac...



Posted by: Erica

This is such a shock I loved how funny he was not to many things make me laugh this is a terible loss. :( His family is in my prayers



Posted by: Perez Hilton

It could be worse...Boy George could have died! LIKE OMG!



Posted by: Elena

this is so sad i wonder why only 15 ppl commented if it were someone else it would have been everywhere.. i really loved him he was so funny



Posted by: Anonymous

Sue the hospital!! Another of the over 250,000 peeps a year killed by medical malpractice or simply not keeping the
place CLEAN! Should of gone to Cedars Sinai in LA..might have had a chance!!
Respect!



Posted by: Anonymous

to bob @ 12:11: wtf is your problem? a man's family is grieving and people are trying to pay their respects in anyway they can and you decide you are going to post some fucking dating website on here? you remind me of that guy from fox news john gibson(who no longer has a show on there) who decided to make fun of the death of heath ledger on the very same day he died. show some respect for the dead next time. asshole.



Posted by: Anonymous

RIP Bernie Mac! much support to his family in their time of bereavement my condolence to all who cared about him it's sad, especially since he was so young.



Posted by: alex

SO TERRIBLEY SAD AND UNEXPECTED



Posted by: Lauren

RIP Bernie Mac - so talented and funny. I agree with everyone: this was so unexpected and sad.



Posted by: alexia

This is sad and shoking news. He was a funny guy and had such an energy about him. His easy smile really brightened up the screen. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones in this difficult time.



Posted by: Lisa

A great comedic legend dies, and all you do is post some crap pic from a video still, with a few words to boot. He was one of the original "Kings of Comedy." He made the world laugh at his amazing comedic style for years. The least you could do is spend a little more time making a proper post honoring this mans life and untimely death.



Posted by: WE WILL MISS YOU BERNIE!

MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. BERNIE MAC WAS THE REAL DEAL!! BERNIE MAC MADE ME LAUGH EVERY TIME. I LOVED WATCHING THE BERNIE MAC SHOW. HILARIUOS!!! IM TRULY SHOCKED BY HIS UNTIMELY DEATH. IM SADDENED. BERNIE MAC WAS PART OF THE CIRCLE OF THE GREATEST COMEDIANS!!! WE WILL MISS YOU BERNIE!!!!



Posted by: BLESS YOU.

YOU WERE FUNNY AS HELL MY MAN!!! R.I.P.



Posted by: PİTTFAN

He was a great actor.I'm so sad and praying for his family.
R.İ.P. Mr. McCullough.



Posted by: DEBRA SMITH

to the Bernie Mac family you have my deepest condolenses and I pray that your family find peace.Bernie,was loved and well respected.DEBRA



Posted by: Brittney

Man I still cant believe we lost one of the best comedians EVER! He was a really great man. I loved all his shows and movies. This man was truly blessed with talent. He will be forgotten in mine and many other eyes. R.I.P Mac Man, Hope to see you later on. Your family will be in my prayers. I wish his family the best!



Posted by: Anonymous

HIV is a horrible disease.



Posted by: Anonymous

RIP Bernie. You will be sorely missed.



Posted by: Anonymous

I'm saddened by the sudden loss of Bernie Mac. He was a true talent and always said what others were thinking but afraid to say. He will be greatly missed. Thank you Mr. Mac for keeping your promise to your mother and making the world laugh. Loved your comedy and your acting. Now you're making heaven a whole lot funnier. May God bless your family with strength and comfort.



Posted by: MELVINA ONYMEATA

I LOVE YOU BERNIE AND WILL MISS YOU TRULY MY LOVE GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY IN A TIME OF SORROW. HE WILL LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS. A LEGEND NEVER DIES GOD SAW FIT TO CALL BERNIE HOME TO BE WITH HIM AND MAKE HIM LAUGH.



Posted by: Anonymous

REST IN PEACE BERNIE

FROM DE VILLIERS JANSEN FAMILY
SOUTH AFRICA



Posted by: Danna Wilson

Bernie was truly a funny and talented man he will be sorley missed thanks for the laughs
sorrowfully Danna



Posted by: Valerie

This is addressed to Bob 12:11pm August 9th..........Show some respect...This man has died and you post a fucking dating website.......ARE YOU A FUCKING MORON !!!!!!!!!!!!
Sickening......



Posted by: antoine.james.martin@us.army.mil

To The Mac Family,
Sorry for your loss. I know that this is a hard time for you because I have lost my mother at an early age. Bernie Mac brought me through some tough times in Iraq with his comedic style. When a close friend got killed in Iraq watching Bernie is what cheered me up. R.I.P to Bernie Mac and my deepest sympathy goes out to your family and friends. To the Mac Family don't lose faith because he is in a place where there are no worries. I am only 24 yrs old and I have experienced so much in the past years but I got through it with faith and prayer. If I can do it anyone can. My GOD be with you.



Posted by: antoine.james.martin@us.army.mil

To The Mac Family,
Sorry for your loss. I know that this is a hard time for you because I have lost my mother at an early age. Bernie Mac brought me through some tough times in Iraq with his comedic style. When a close friend got killed in Iraq watching Bernie is what cheered me up. R.I.P to Bernie Mac and my deepest sympathy goes out to your family and friends. To the Mac Family don't lose faith because he is in a place where there are no worries. I am only 24 yrs old and I have experienced so much in the past years but I got through it with faith and prayer. If I can do it anyone can. My GOD be with you.



Posted by: RAMONA Y. HOLLOWAY

MUCH LOVE TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE COMICS, BERNIE MAC. I AM STILL IN SHOCK ABOUT THIS SAD SAD NEWS. GOD BE WITH YOU NOW AND ALWAYS FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS AND FANS THE WORLD OVER. WE LOVE YOU, BERNIE!



Posted by: Daryl Irwin

Someone mentioned HIV above ... did Bernie secretly have HIV? I hope not ... there was NO one more original or funny than 'uncle bernie' ... wishing his family a painless transition through such a unreplaceable loss ... God Bless!



Posted by: Dannel Ramroop

A great comedian is gone, I loved the Berie Mac show. Condolences to his family.



Posted by: Karen Barnett

No way! I can not beleive this, I was just watching Bernie Mac and I saw that. No way! I love him, no way! He makes me laugh, I cant and will not beleive this!



Posted by: EG Robinson

What a thoughtless comment to make with regard to HIV. Bernie Mac did not have HIV. He suffered from an incurable systemic disease called sarcoidosis which can affect any organ or tissue in the body -- most especially the lungs. He was diagnosed only five years ago; however, most likely he had been affected by this disease since his 20's, which is when it generally manifests itself. His lungs were probably badly scarred from the sarcoid and that would cause him to be very susceptible to pneumonia and very difficult to fight it off. I have sarcoidosis myself and have had it for many years. You rarely hear anything about it because most often it affects AFRICAN AMERICANS. I am sincerely saddened at Bernie Mac's passing, but at least people are finally hearing about this terrible disease. My condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans, and I pray that the positive thing that comes from his death will be more research with regard to sarcoidosis.



Posted by: Anonymous

I am so sorry to know that Bernie Mac is no longer in this world. Whenever I saw him on television I was guaranteed a laugh. I hope that his family's pain is eased a little by knowing that he was so very well loved



Posted by: Frankie Shirley-Jones

ME and my family loved bernie mac the best in the buisness much love to the family i just lost someone very close to me so i know the pain just keep your head up and know that he is n a better place.



Posted by: r.i.p

i still cant believe it i love u bernie



Posted by: sheana spellman

i love you bernie.i will miss you.and to your family.he was and will always be one of the. great ones. love kandie see you later.



Posted by: Anonymous

I barely even heard anything about it. But Heath Ledger's death was on the news non stop for weeks



Posted by: Anonymous

I barely even heard anything about it. But Heath Ledger's death was on the news non stop for weeks



Posted by: Anonymous

I barely even heard anything about it. But Heath Ledger's death was on the news non stop for weeks







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