Bernie Mac Has Died

Report: Bernie Mac in Hospital for Pneumonia
Copyright 2008 Gabriel Bouys / AFP
"The Insider" confirms that comedian Bernie Mac, 50, died of complications from pneumonia at a Chicago-area hospital this morning.


Mac’s publicist, Danica Smith, asked that his family’s privacy be respected. Mac's case of pneumonia had caused him to be hospitalized recently.

The comic actor got his start as a stand-up comedian in Chicago. His semi-autobiographical family-themed sitcom, “The Bernie Mac Show,” about a husband and wife who raise their nieces and nephew, premiered on FOX in 2001 and had a successful five season run. The show garnered Mac two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. Mac also appeared on the big screen in such films as ‘Friday,’ the ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ series, ‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,’ 'Bad Santa,' 'Guess Who' and ‘Mr. 3000.’

Published 8/9/08 by the Insider

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  • BERNIE MAC. All this luv for ur jokes , show,movies its always going to be in me even when im 50 .its really sad that u had to go god took u for a reason but i fell he didnt god bless u Bernie CHICAGO ,IL ROCKS I LIVE THERE
    777sweetgirl 8/12/08 Reply
  • I just hate it when people that i love so much die . BERNIE MAC WAS A TRUE COMEDIAN. ILL miss u soooo much BERNIE . CHICAGO ,IL.
    777sweetgirl 8/12/08 Reply
  • Mr Mac Man!!!! I'll always love your realness and your comedic flow. Nobody does it better! You were one of the GREATEST Comedians EVER!! And that is WORD. I am crying as I type this... May God continue to Bless You, your entire family and your...
    Anonymous 8/11/08 Reply
  • that hard to believe because he were very funny man that another good comedian pass away well will join richard pryor in heaven
    Anonymous 8/11/08 Reply
  • When I heard of Bernie's passing I paused in prayer. I had the pleasure of meeting him personally. The world has forever lost its third eye. But heaven on the other hand has hell on its way. Keep 'em laughing Bernie!
    Anonymous 8/11/08 Reply
  • he will have gone as a legend. i'm sure everyone is going to miss him. r.i.p. bernie much love
    gossip101 8/10/08 Reply
  • OMG i can't believe ...... i am very sad 2 see a legand pass away tht soon ...... am crushed & speechless ..... my prayers 2 his family may god give them the power 2 hold on have faith in him ...... may u rest in peace Bernie Mac ..... ur in ma...
    Anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
  • OMG i am pretty shocked .... we've lost 1 of the best comedian's eva !!!!! my prayers goes 2 his family ..... i hope he may R.I.P this soo crushing & painful !!!
    Anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
  • Let all prayers come true
    ericalphonse 8/10/08 Reply
  • May God bless the Mac family.To all of his fans, God has sent a world-wide message through him more important than laughter.Do U know the Lord as your personal Savior? If not,DO IT NOW. NO ONE is promised tommorrow.
    YolandaR 8/10/08 Reply
  • Bernie. Damn Bernie. U straight gone from the world man. this is really messed up. man, i was just watching one of your shows the other day. R.I.P MAC
    Anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
  • It is an honor to be one of your fans Bernie,
    Rest in Peace. May all of those you loved find support in the love of those of us who love you from afar.
    Anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
  • frist of all i wanted to say . may god be with the family of mr.bernie mac family i 'am so sorry about your lost although he is not here believe me when i say that he will always be remembered as the man ! who could make you laugh so hard that you...
    Anonymous 8/9/08 Reply
  • THAT IS SAID HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS R.I.P BERNIE MAC
    Anonymous 8/9/08 Reply
  • I cant believe this it is so sad did he have it when he was on the bernie mac show
    Anonymous 8/9/08 Reply
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