R.I.P.
Bern Out -- Mac Dies at 50

Posted Aug 9th 2008 10:37AM by TMZ Staff

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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1. That sucks.

Posted at 9:19AM on Aug 9th 2008 by sherry

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


RIP Bernie.

Posted at 9:19AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Dallas

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

Posted at 9:19AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Emilee

4. oh no,..... RIP

Posted at 9:19AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Karli

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

Posted at 9:19AM on Aug 9th 2008 by King

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

Posted at 9:20AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Bella

7. very sad to hear this

my thought are with his family

Posted at 9:20AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Willie

8. What a loss of a great comdedian!

Posted at 9:20AM on Aug 9th 2008 by JAR

9. He will be greatly Missed

Posted at 9:20AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Alexis

10. R.I.P. B Mac

Posted at 9:20AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Xopher

11. FIRST?

Posted at 9:21AM on Aug 9th 2008 by The Robster

12. 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.

Posted at 9:21AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Nicole

13. OMG! I can't believe he died. That's so sad. He was always great, especially in the Ocean movies. God Bless him and his family

Posted at 9:21AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Claire

14. Holy crap!! this is awful!! his poor family...

Posted at 9:22AM on Aug 9th 2008 by ihop

15. I am truly sorrowed about the passing of big mac. He was a great comedian and a great actor. I send my true condulences to his family and they are in my prayers.

Posted at 9:22AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Maydena1985

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