Comedian Bernie Mac passed away Saturday morning from pneumonia. Earlier last week, it was reported he would make a full recovery despite have been previously diagnosed with sarcoidosis a disease that affects the immune system. Sadly, Bernie didn’t pull through. People reports:
“[He] passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital,” his rep, Danica Smith, told PEOPLE. “No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family’s privacy continues to be respected.”
It was later revealed Bernie’s hospitalization was more serious than it was reported. He was put into intensive care a full week before the media was aware of his health problems which were played down to protect his family’s privacy, according to People:
The sister-in-law says Mac’s inflammatory lung disease contributed to his death. “He had sarcoidosis, but it was in remission,” she says. “But because he had it, his immune system was compromised. He had an infection … He was on a new medication that suppresses the immune system, and that’s where the pneumonia came from.”
She reveals that Mac – having trouble breathing and running a fever – was actually hospitalized on July 24, eight days before the date given for his admittance. The actor was diagnosed with pneumonia and immediately placed on a ventilator.
Bernie Mac is survived by his wife Rhonda of 30 years and their daughter Je’Niece who were at his bedside when he passed. ‘Merica, we lost a good one. Rest in Peace, Bernie.
pixy | August 10, 2008 at 10:33 pm
firrrrst
ali g | August 10, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Bernie Mac, and now Isaac Hayes. You will be missed.
juggggz | August 10, 2008 at 10:35 pm
second???
bubba gump | August 10, 2008 at 10:35 pm
RIP Bernie Mac
thanks for making us all laugh
juggggz | August 10, 2008 at 10:36 pm
seventh???????
BJ | August 10, 2008 at 10:40 pm
RIP amigo.
Albert Gore | August 10, 2008 at 10:43 pm
He was one funny mutherfucker…may the sonofabitch bring the house down in heaven
Smokey | August 10, 2008 at 10:44 pm
He’s lighting up in heaven now, where it ain’t no sinny-sin-sin
Matiac | August 10, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Oh 4 christ sake a really good guy died and u guys have to go all “first” on it!? not cool man. R.I.P Bernie.
Other | August 10, 2008 at 10:56 pm
It seems everyone is dying in 2008, Heath, George Carlin, Cameron Diaz´s father, Tim Russet,…
Ted from LA | August 10, 2008 at 11:18 pm
The sad part is that more people will probably die before the year ends. Even —gasp— unfamous people. I never saw Bernie’s work, but it’s always sad when young people die. He must have been a good guy because non of you degenerates have ripped him yet.
P.S. I want to see more pictures of Woody Allen’s tits.
Ted from LA | August 10, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Make that “Lily Allen’s tits.”
douglas | August 10, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Listen up punks. A class act has passed away and all you losers care about is who is first on this site? You must live pathetic lives is if this is what makes your day.
bootlips | August 10, 2008 at 11:34 pm
14th
Mr. Sleepyhead | August 10, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I just watched Oceans 13 again and Bernie Mack was again the great comic. Bernie I’ll miss you. Make Isaac Hayes laugh when you enter the pearly gates.
Lovely | August 11, 2008 at 12:12 am
This is heartbreaking, Bernie Mac RIP
rainer | August 11, 2008 at 12:18 am
AW SHIT! Now he won’t be in Charlie’s Angels 3!
McPot | August 11, 2008 at 12:33 am
@8 Amen to that
SaraDevil | August 11, 2008 at 12:34 am
It’s been a damn rough weekend for some seriously great men. RIP BM!
joey joejoe | August 11, 2008 at 12:41 am
sad to die that way, but pfft he was a funny as my sweaty jock strap
Ash Frog | August 11, 2008 at 12:56 am
#20
always remember. no one cares what you think.
RIP Bernie Mac. You made the Oceans movies what they were.
Isaac is Dead | August 11, 2008 at 1:39 am
He was hilarious as the court clerk on Night Court. I liked his dry, witty humor.
Special Report | August 11, 2008 at 2:25 am
How did Bernie Mac die? Is he really dead? I just read about this on Special Report and it seems that a lot of prank calls were made about him being dead, and others saying that he was not dead? What’s the real story? http://specialreport.com/did-bernie-mac-die/
Special Report | August 11, 2008 at 2:27 am
Special Reports
George Jetson | August 11, 2008 at 3:02 am
listen up America. Bernie Mac is about celebration, not mourning.
R.I.P. Bernie
He lives on the same golf course as me.
George Jetson | August 11, 2008 at 3:02 am
listen up America. Bernie Mac is about celebration, not mourning.
R.I.P. Bernie
He lives on the same golf course as me.
Mike | August 11, 2008 at 3:09 am
‘I hate your black skin. I hate your black pants. I hate black pepper. I hate black keys on a piano. I hate my gums, because they’re black. I hate Whoopi Goldberg’s *lips*. I hate the back of Forrest Whittaker’s neck. Huh? Most of all, I hate that black-ass Wesley Snipes.’
ahh bernie, what a shame, RIP there big fella
Jackson | August 11, 2008 at 3:21 am
don’t take samuel l jackson next :(
peter | August 11, 2008 at 3:26 am
you great man wiil always be remememberd.r.i.p bm
joey joejoe | August 11, 2008 at 4:00 am
@21
your a bigger joke than any mac ever told. and to prove it you opened your mouth. fucking tool
lawrence | August 11, 2008 at 4:30 am
That is awful loss! He is such a talent acotor. I learned his death from celebrity guys at Richromances.com. He will be missed very much by many people. My prayers goes out to his family.
Guy | August 11, 2008 at 4:47 am
Why are all the black guys dieing? lol
joey joejoe | August 11, 2008 at 4:54 am
jesus son of mary you ppl are dicks.
one actor dies and your all your tearing up.
11 solders have died this week in iraq
13 died last month 29 the month before.
send your prays out to those family’s and stop being little girls about celebs kicking it. The guy lived a life you all dream of, wanted for nothing and all the cash he had still couldn’t keep him alive. boohooo
Guy | August 11, 2008 at 4:56 am
33, It’s their fault for being stupid enough to be in the army.
Lurch | August 11, 2008 at 5:50 am
RIP
Reese | August 11, 2008 at 7:52 am
@34 “Guy”
Your a f*cking a$$h0le, think about what you just said you dumb f*ck
literarycritic | August 11, 2008 at 8:20 am
If no one is going to mention “Bad Santa” I might as well do it. He was hilarious in that movie.
RIP
patrix | August 11, 2008 at 8:28 am
RIP Bernie Mac..I was honestly surprised at this awful news. Really he was a funny guy and will be missed.
On a side note, aren’t thousands dying in Russia at the moment? Shit aren’t thousands dying worldwide everyday? why the fuck aren’t any of you blogging about them? It’s sad Bernie died…really it’s a shame…but thousands die each day…to shit that the world can prevent.
you know what, as not to be a hypocrite…fuck dead people. A shit ton of people die every fucking day, to single out a celebrity as if their death is more meaningful is just down right disgusting. Fuck everyone not recognizing the horrible state of the world every fucking moment! Fuck you thinking celebrity news is more important than the news out front!
fuck you.
sorry Bernie.
veggi | August 11, 2008 at 8:39 am
Congratulation, Bernie, on becoming the only type of nigger that’s good (dead).
RichPort | August 11, 2008 at 9:03 am
“Officer Self Hatred: You ain’t so tough now, little nigga. I hate your black bastards, you *stink*! I hate your black skin. I hate your black pants. I hate black pepper. I hate black keys on a piano. I hate my gums, because they’re black. I hate Whoopi Goldberg’s *lips*. I hate the back of Forrest Whittaker’s neck. Huh? Most of all, I hate that black-ass Wesley Snipes. ”
RIP
literarycritic | August 11, 2008 at 9:08 am
@#38: My cousin shot himself in the head two months ago. The cancer in his jaw was eating him alive and he couldn’t eat without being intubated anymore, so he laid a tarp in his backyard and shot himself in the mouth with a revolver. His wife found him. Is that not a tragedy of epic proportions? Why isn’t everyone blogging about him? Why aren’t people trying to find a cure for cancer instead of caring about Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes dying of mundane system failures?
Because we can only care about so many things at once. And a lot of people know who Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes (and George Carlin, and Heath Ledger) were. No one knew who my cousin in North Carolina was except his family. No one knows who the victims of atrocities the world over are except their families. This is a celebrity news blog, not a political action/save the oppressed peoples of the world blog. If you think it’s so goddamn stupid to blog about the deaths of celebrities, why don’t you spend your time at news/political sites that actually do give a shit about the deaths of people the world over, instead of here?
Put your web browser where your mouth is, hypocrite.
Chris | August 11, 2008 at 9:13 am
Your cousin was weak. And there’s no excuse for doing it (pussying out and killing himself) in a way that traumatizes his wife when she finds him. Although I’m guessing that, overall, it was mostly positive for her.
biteme | August 11, 2008 at 9:15 am
Damn, Bernie Mac was one dark-skinned black man. Someone call L’Oreal and have them do their magic (it worked for Beyonce).
literarycritic | August 11, 2008 at 9:17 am
@#42: Until you have terminal cancer eating your FACE, you can STFU. Then maybe you can talk about others being weak for doing whatever the fuck they choose to do in that situation.
Chris | August 11, 2008 at 9:22 am
Uh…ok. I’ll cancel that “Profiles in Courage” episode then. Loser. (your cousin, too)
literarycritic | August 11, 2008 at 9:27 am
@#45: You do that, then. It’s cute how you think I give a shit.
RichPort | August 11, 2008 at 9:45 am
Bernie Mac is laughing at you honkeys fighting on his thread.
Lola | August 11, 2008 at 9:45 am
GOd rest his soul in peace… Kind-hearted, amazingly talented husband, father, human…. He will be dearly missed
Kelly | August 11, 2008 at 9:45 am
Love you Bernie! You will be missed greatly. RIP
shar | August 11, 2008 at 9:55 am
Listen Up America, (Mac’s words) he was funny and probably a decent guy. Married 30 years, his family will miss him. I enjoyed his show. RIP. Bless his family, they still hurt and mourn their loss like the rest of us. A husband/father is gone.