Bernie Mac Has Died

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Actor, Comedian Bernie Mac Dies At Age 50

CHICAGO (AP) ― A publicist says Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian Bernie Mack has died at age 50.

Publicist Danica Smith says Bernie Mac died early Saturday at a hospital in the Chicago area of complications due to pneumonia.

The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but he had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently had been hospitalized and treated for pneumonia.

Mac had starring roles in "Ocean's Eleven," "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers."

The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show," which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006.

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[Swish]

Wow that is really sad. He was awesome. Much too young. Prayers and thoughts go out.

[Deeman]

R.I.P Bernie mac, you wilk be missed.

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Actor, Comedian Bernie Mac Dies At Age 50

CHICAGO (AP) ― A publicist says Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian Bernie Mack has died at age 50.

Publicist Danica Smith says Bernie Mac died early Saturday at a hospital in the Chicago area of complications due to pneumonia.

The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but he had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently had been hospitalized and treated for pneumonia.

Mac had starring roles in "Ocean's Eleven," "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers."

The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show," which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006.

(© 2008 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/bernie.....2.791495.html

Wow this is so shocking and sad, my prayers are definitely with his family. Way too young to die.

[mattlanta]

It truly is shocking. I read the news this week that he was in the hospital because of this, but I thought he'd survive. I'm sad to hear this. R.I.P.

[Georgiaboi87]

Very funny man..wish his family well...R.I.P Bernie Mac

[Eddielives]

I liked him. Though I don't know too much of his work, I can never forget his role in Friday getting chased out of Mrs. Parker's house by the midget. Hilarious. R.I.P. Bernie Mac.