Bernard Jeffrey "Bernie Mac" McCullough (October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008) was a two time Emmy Award-nominated American actor and comedian.
Death of Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac was hospitalized with pneumonia on August 1, 2008 and the following day, a source close to the family said that Mac was in "very, very critical" condition. He was recovering from pneumonia, most likely brought on by his sarcoidosis, in a Chicago hospital. His publicist, Danica Smith, said that he was expected to make a full recovery and that he was responding well to treatment.
On August 9, 2008 it was reported by the Chicago Sun-Times that Bernie Mac had died, with confirmation by the Associated Press about the cause of his death
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Bernie Mac Show
2 times Emmy nominated, 2 times Golden Globe Nominated
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Shocked is the first thing that came to mind!
You were one of the few comedians that held my attention and i certainly identified with alot of your jokes on life. God rest your soul. You will surely be missed!
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Rest in peace. You will be missed!
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A few days later, Bernie Mac's daughter told the press that she "kind of knew" even though they said he was expecting a full recovery. Because Bernie Mac was never getting better.
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I cant believe it!!! Mac...we'll miss you...I thank you for the many memories you gave on film so that we are able to continue to enjoy your work...RIP
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I am shocked.. that's all I can say. Shocked.
They said they were expecting a full recovery...
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Matthew Palermini
He was a Very Very Funny Comedian