Bernie Mac hospitalized in Chicago with pneumonia

Bernie Mac hospitalized in Chicago with pneumonia
The Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) _ Bernie Mac is in a Chicago hospital with pneumonia.

His publicist, Danica Smith, says in a statement that the 50-year-old comedian is responding well to treatment and should be released soon. He remained hospitalized Saturday.

Smith says the pneumonia isn't related to an inflammatory lung disease that Mac also has. That condition has been in remission since 2005.

Mac is a Chicago native who lives in the southern suburbs. He made waves last month with off-color jokes during a Chicago fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Published 8/3/08 by


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  • My prayers are with Bernie and his family. He continues to be one of my favorite comedians. Never fails to have me rolling on the floor! Be strong, Bernie. We are all praying for you!
    Anonymous 8/5/08 Reply
  • I received a text message on my phone stating that Bernie passed away last night (Aug 4). What's the deal? I hope and pray it was a hoax
    Anonymous 8/5/08 Reply
  • I would like to send my prayers to MR. MAC and wish him a speedy recovery much LOVE to him THE Bunch Family Peace
    Anonymous 8/4/08 Reply