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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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31. He will be missed. RIP Bernie!

Posted at 9:28AM on Aug 9th 2008 by femalegee

32. Oh No...I didn't see this coming. My prayers are with his family. God Speed, you will be missed.

Posted at 9:30AM on Aug 9th 2008 by SHOCKED

33. Oh so sad...my thoughts and prayers to his family.

Posted at 9:30AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Damzil

34. I'm shocked by this! How sad. His family must be stunned. I've been a big fan of his...he was so funny. He'll be missed by a lot of people :(

Posted at 9:30AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Julie

35. I can't believe this. He was so funny. What an incredible shock. He will be missed by so many.

Posted at 9:30AM on Aug 9th 2008 by kim

36. This is terrible.

R.I.P Bernie - You will be missed.

Posted at 9:31AM on Aug 9th 2008 by CrabbyZ

37. I am so shocked and sad!!! My condolences to his family.

Posted at 9:31AM on Aug 9th 2008 by lana

38. Oh my I didn't even know he was ill. He'll be greatly missed! Sending my condolances to his family.

Posted at 9:34AM on Aug 9th 2008 by whatever

39. This is so shocking he is so young, and one the legends of comedy, he will be missed, thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and comic family. May he rest in peace. (

Posted at 9:34AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Chrissystl

40. Im stunned! RIP Bernie.

Posted at 9:34AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Sugar Cookie

41. Something stinks here and it ain't his dead body. Way too many slightly sick folks go to the hospital and wind up dying...or should I say, getting murdered? This will wind up on TMZ-TV or E-THS in a few months when the real facts come out.

Posted at 9:34AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Roger C.

42. A true icon of comedy. You will be truly missed. You are in a better place.

Posted at 11:16AM on Aug 10th 2008 by Marcus

43. the comedy world as we know it, will never be the same! GOD will be cracking up in no time LOL! RIP bernie!

Posted at 9:38AM on Aug 9th 2008 by jonesodis1

44. OMG we lost an icon R.I.P. Bernie you will be missed..........oh wow!!

Posted at 9:38AM on Aug 9th 2008 by jaiee

45. I loved him in the film Bad Santa. Rest in Peace Bernie!

Posted at 9:37AM on Aug 9th 2008 by RIP

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