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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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46. Bernie,you made us laugh,I know you are in a better place,God Bless your family.

Posted at 9:52AM on Aug 9th 2008 by frst1011

47. Rest in Peace.One of the funniest men in showbiz.You will be missed.

Posted at 2:14PM on Aug 9th 2008 by greens

48. A very wise, whitty, and funny man. There are many funny comics, but rarely are they as wise.
I am very saddenned by his passing.

Posted at 9:39AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Jeff Dranetz

49. Funny guy who tried to teach personal responsibility for your actions. Too young. He will be missed. RIP Bernie.

Posted at 7:08PM on Aug 9th 2008 by E

50. Tears are flowing from my soul. I am deeply saddened about his passing. With all the bad news out there lately, I was praying for his recovery but god had other plans for him. My sincere condolences to his family, freinds and fans. May he rest in Peace. I can't stop the tears...April

Posted at 9:39AM on Aug 9th 2008 by april from philly

51. God bless to the his family, He will truly be missed I was hoping this was another rumor...

Posted at 9:52AM on Aug 9th 2008 by mrs2u

52. He wasn't that funny.

Posted at 9:41AM on Aug 9th 2008 by kas

53. too bad, one of the best and gone so young. he will be missed.

Posted at 11:17AM on Aug 9th 2008 by mikeb

54. So sad, he was so very funny. My husband and I watched the Bernie Mac Show. He will be missed. My prayers go to his family now.

Posted at 9:56AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Meshka33

55. :(:::::: too, too sad. RIP Bernie.

Posted at 9:43AM on Aug 9th 2008 by Paula

56. Bernie was a great comic- I'll miss him

Posted at 9:44AM on Aug 9th 2008 by csnoah

57. This is very sad news. God bless his family, my prayers are with you all at this of grief and loss. R,I,P. Bernie Mac.

Posted at 9:55AM on Aug 9th 2008 by molindav

58. He was the true KING OF COMEDY and will be missed by many. My prayers go out to his friends and family.

Posted at 9:50AM on Aug 9th 2008 by tigress28

59. I am just stunned. Rumors had been circulating in the urban community for a couple of weeks that he had passed away. Now, unfortunately it has truely occurred. He was by far, one of the funniest comedians of our time. He will be greatly missed.

Posted at 2:23PM on Aug 9th 2008 by byrd

60. This is so sad. I can't believe he is gone. He was amazing. RIP

Posted at 10:16AM on Aug 9th 2008 by JustAnotherJen

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