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kmac
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Bernie Mac
is dead at 50 of pneumonia. That is so sad, he was so young. 
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luvsbob4603
To a healthy 2013
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Re: Bernie Mac
I just heard it on tv, May he R.I.P. Yes he was young. 
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:05 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Bernie Mac
OMG....I read he was in the hospital but they were making it sound like he would be alright.
That is so sad
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:05 AM |
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Emily
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Re: Bernie Mac
Wait a second, Google offers conflicting reports. Every newspaper says something different so it is hard to figure out if he is dead or still kicking.
Message edited 8/9/2008 8:23:27 AM.
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:20 AM |
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BunnyWife
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Re: Bernie Mac
Oh my god. How terribly sad. I hope that these conflicting reports mean that he is still with us
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:31 AM |
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IrishTracy
Believe!!
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Re: Bernie Mac
Bernie 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 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."
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Article from Chicago Sun-Times
Comedian, South Sider Bernie Mac dies at 50
August 9, 2008Recommend
FROM STAFF REPORTS
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.
The 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.
Contributing: AP
Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Re: Bernie Mac
Posted by Emily
Wait a second, Google offers conflicting reports. Every newspaper says something different so it is hard to figure out if he is dead or still kicking.
I know. I have been looking for some confirmation that he died and find NOTHING on the internet. I think its BS....
I did find this story...
LINK but this came out on 8/3/08
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:46 AM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Re: Bernie Mac
Posted by IrishTracy
Bernie 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 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."
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Article from Chicago Sun-Times
Comedian, South Sider Bernie Mac dies at 50
August 9, 2008Recommend
FROM STAFF REPORTS
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.
The 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.
Contributing: AP
Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed
This story was taken off of their website....
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IrishTracy
Believe!!
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Tracy
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Re: Bernie Mac
The Chicago Sun-Times & Wikipedia are the only 2 articles I have found. And Wikipedia are quoting the Chicago Sun-Times
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:48 AM |
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IrishTracy
Believe!!
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Tracy
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Re: Bernie Mac
Posted by Lisa
This story was taken off of their website....
It's still there
Sun Times
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:51 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!
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Re: Bernie Mac
OMG no!!!!!!!! I cannot believe it
just TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 8/9/08 8:59 AM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: Bernie Mac
Posted by IrishTracy
Posted by Lisa
This story was taken off of their website....
It's still there
Sun Times
Click on the link...its empty...
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:01 AM |
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LisaW
Time for me to FLY!
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Did I ever tell you that I hate people?
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Re: Bernie Mac
I just saw them reporting this on channel 2
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:05 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!
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Re: Bernie Mac
I can't find anything online about this
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:22 AM |
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evnme
My little lamb
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Re: Bernie Mac
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:22 AM |
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jennandrob
mom of two!
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Re: Bernie Mac
saw this on channel 7 about an hour ago.
So Sad.
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Re: Bernie Mac
It's true
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."
Just a few days ago, his rep had said that Mac's condition was "stable" and that he would be in the hospital "a few more weeks."
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:26 AM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: Bernie Mac
its now on CNN!!
I was hoping that it was a rumor like last week
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:28 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!
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Re: Bernie Mac
Posted by Lisa
its now on CNN!!
I was hoping that it was a rumor like last week
this is beyond tragic!! how can this happen
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:29 AM |
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dooodles
When you wish upon a star
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Because 2 people fell in love
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Re: Bernie Mac
So sad
CNN link
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:31 AM |
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IrishTracy
Believe!!
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Tracy
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Re: Bernie Mac
Very sad!
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:40 AM |
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NASP09
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Re: Bernie Mac
OMG, I heard he was hospitalized.
He was young
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:43 AM |
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Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st
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Re: Bernie Mac
omg...he was so young 
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| Posted 8/9/08 9:45 AM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Re: Bernie Mac
Posted by Christine
omg...he was so young
I know right? Its scary that somthing like that can kill a young man!!
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:15 AM |
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Phyl
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Re: Bernie Mac
So tragic
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