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Bern Out -- Mac Dies at 50

R.I.P.8/9/2008 11:37 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Bern Out -- Mac Dies at 50

Comedian Bernie Mac died this morning in Chicago after a long hospitalization from pneumonia.

Mac, whose real name is Bernard McCullough, passed away early this morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He was 50 years old.

His rep just issued the following statement to TMZ: "Actor/ comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital. No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family's privacy continues to be respected."

The day before he died, Mac's rep insisted he was stable, in no danger and expected to be released within the week, even though it was clear Mac was on his death bed.

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The Robster:  1282 days ago

FIRST?

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Sherry:  1282 days ago

That sucks.

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Anna:  1282 days ago

oh no,..... RIP

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emilee:  1282 days ago

wow....i couldn't believe this when i saw it.. RIP Bernie mac...you will be missed.

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Liz:  1282 days ago

OMG....................I am stunned! So very young!


RIP Bernie.

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Bella:  1282 days ago

I can not believe that he has died! What a surprise. I will pray for his family and loved ones! I am in SHOCK.

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Willie:  1282 days ago

very sad to hear this

my thought are with his family

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jr:  1282 days ago

What a loss of a great comdedian!

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King:  1282 days ago

aww sad news....RIP to one of the best comedians ever.

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reeceecup:  1282 days ago

R.I.P. to one of the original kings of comedy

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Les:  1282 days ago

Sorry to hear this, I love Bernie Mac!

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Redneck Messiah:  1282 days ago

R.I.P. B Mac

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Alexis:  1282 days ago

He will be greatly Missed

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Billy:  1282 days ago

Very sad. One of the best comedian of this generation.

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Nicole:  1282 days ago

How shocking and sad! I read earlier in the week he was in the hospital, but it didn't seem to be anything too terribly serious. What a loss! Bernie was hysterically funny and he will be missed.

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

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