Publicist for the family of Bernie Mac has confirmed that the beloved actor/comedian passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital.
Bernie Mac, 50, worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago’s South Side.
This is a very sad day America.
I always loved the way he would speak to “America” from his favorite chair on The Bernie Mac Show.
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Pneumonia seems to take down so many people in their 50s. What a horrible year this is for celebrities! RIP Bernie.
cnt beleive hes gone
REST IN PEACE BRO
rest in peace bernie mac ..
rest easy and have a good one up there ,
you worked your life to make it to the top..
your there now , smile down at us
with your great big smile & sense of
humour .. always remembered for your
funniest jokes said on your t.v show chair ..
and biggest smiles , always remembered ,
in our thoughts and our hearts ..
keep real <3
Many prayers for the family
peace and love goes out to the Bernie Mac family, we loved him.
R.I.P. Bernie Mac. You And Your Sense Of Humor Will Be Greatly Missed. The World Is Gonna Be A Lot Less Funnier Without You!