Bernie Mac dies at 50.

[Inky]

via TMZ

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."

 

not a favorite of mine but still a great comedian. stand up has lost another great.

[Krosigrim]

Whaaaaaaaaaat? Death is often unexpected. But at age 50? And Pneumonia? Double unpredictable... Not a favorite of mine either, but he seemed like a good guy. Had alot of fans too.

[JKKDARK]

RIP Bernie

[solidius23]

i was just coming to post, he was a great comedian.

[Autobahn]

This SUCKS!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC4ul_FYnlQ

[Devia Eleven]

It's awkward hitting the New Posts button and seeing a thread with this title.

 

Rest in peace.

[Agozer]

Nonononononono..... Not Bernie Mac of all people.

 

To die in one's 50s, not deserved either. Damn, let one of the greatest comedians RIP.

[Gryph]

It's always sad when a good comedian goes.

[Bobdrakke]

RIP Bernie Mac, was one of my favourites

[Lucandrake]

That dude was chill. Man wtf why he had to go and die.

[Skythe]

I couldn't stand his ass.