jellybone Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 http://www.suntimes.com/news/1099622,xmac080908.article Comedian, South Sider Bernie Mac dies at 50August 9, 2008Recommend (134)FROM STAFF REPORTSComedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital early Saturday morning, according to Sun-Times Columnist, Stella Foster. He was 50.Though the cause of death has not been confirmed, Mac had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia. Foster said that she received calls early Saturday morning from a close friend of the Mac family, confirming the reports of Mac's death.» Click to enlarge imageComedian Bernie Mac, whose career began in Chicago's comedy clubs, died at Northwestern Memorial hospital early Saturday morning, according to Sun-Times columnist Stella Foster. He was 50.(AP file)RELATED STORIESBernie Mac filmography Stella Foster: Get well, Bernie Obama to Mac: Clean it upThe columnist also said she was deeply saddened to receive such a phone call just an hour after Mac was pronounced dead."It brought tears to my eyes because Bernie Mac has always been my all-time favorite entertainer and comedian. It pains me to have to report that," Foster said during a phone interview on Saturday morning.On Friday, a spokeswoman for the actor, whose real name is, Bernard McCullough, said that he had been responding well to treatment for the illness.Publicist Danica Smith said Thursday in a statement that Mac's condition is ''stable.'' Smith first announced on August 1st that Mac was hospitalized in Chicago.Smith has said the pneumonia isn't related to an inflammatory lung disease Mac also has. That condition has been in remission since 2005.Foster noted that last weekend, several web sites reported wrongly that the comedian died.Mac made waves last month with off-color jokes during a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.The comedian starred in the critically acclaimed Fox television series ''The Bernie Mac Show.'' His film credits include roles in the ''Ocean's Eleven'' franchise.Foster says she was remembers Bernie's comedic beginnings through his show, "Midnight Mac," which aired for four shows on HBO and was taped in Chicago in 1995."It was a variety entertainment show," she said, "He even had dancers called Macaroni's. That was my first exposure to how talented Bernie Mac was. And after that show, that's when Hollywood started beating down his door."The actor's upcoming movies include "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" starring Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer; and "Soul Men" with Samuel L. Jackson and Isaac Hayes.There is no word on whether public services will be held. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLovely Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dont lie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Coquelin Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Bernie Mac is dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Supreme Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 R.I.P . . .Lifes a BITCH . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybone Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 15 hours ago it reported he was going to be released from Hospital, but now its saying he died.I hope its not true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidas Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 f*ck off, f*ck right off. Wiki says it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-guy Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 oh sh*t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZiW Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 NOOOOOOOOO, dont f*ck*ng lie.. thats been my nigga for yearsr.i.p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybone Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Wikipedia : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_MacIllness & DeathBernie Mac was hospitalized with pneumonia on August 1, 2008. Soon after, rumors of his demise had circulated, but were denied by his publicist. On August 2, 2008, a source close to the family said that Mac was in "very, very critical" condition.[4] He was recovering from pnemonia, most likely brought on by his sarcoidosis, in a Chicago hospital. Publicist, Danica Smith said that he was expected to make a full recovery and that he was responding well to treatment.[5]It was reported by the Chicago Sun-Times on August 9th 2008 that Bernie Mac had passed due to complications from his condition."Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital early Saturday morning, according to Sun-Times Columnist, Stella Foster. He was 50. Though the cause of death has not been confirmed, Mac had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia. Foster said that she received calls early Saturday morning from a close friend of the Mac family, confirming the reports of Mac's death."[6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Gekko Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 sh*tR.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totty Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 oh no its true, just checked on wikipedia.r.i.p. man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axiom Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 sad stories1 of my fave comediansR.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ivan Drago Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 sh*t thats upsettingweather outsides equivalent to the mood I'm in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PROFIT2 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 r.i.p"i aint scared of you motherf*ckers!"LEGEND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WAVE MACHINE Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i actually feel sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLovely Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i actually feel sadSame here....One of my favourite comedians! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thun Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sad newsR.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyaXX Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 sad stories1 of my fave comediansR.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 WHAAT???????This is the most random death everhe was that guyrip bernieany credible sources? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlastboss Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 was a funny guyR.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creamy Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 jingalay jingalayheard this is us a rumour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ivan Drago Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i dont even believe this yet tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybone Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 i dont even believe this yet tbhCan someone please find a confirmation. It might not be true, I hope it isn't. Why do people make these rumours up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 taking time to absrob stilllike Vivan Foe a few years agopeople I rate shouldnt die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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