Bye, Bye, Bernie. Bernies Mac died today. The actor, comic, and family man past away at age 50 due to complications from pneumonia which, according to CNN , stemmed from his long time battle with sarcoidosis.
On August 1st, Mac was hospitalized for pneumonia and was in critical condition, according to some sources. His publicist reported that he should pull through, unfortunately, this was not to be so. Mac died August 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and a grandchild. However, he also helped to raise his own niece and nephew in real life which inspired his show.
Mac starred in films such as Transformers and Ocean 11, 12, and 13. In addition to these roles he also starred in his own tv show, “The Bernie Mac Show” in which two professionals raise their niece and nephew with comedic results.
*Edit* After conflicting stories from the news and other sources it is worth mentioning that some feel this was not a result of his battle with sarcoidosis. I’m sure more details will come out later.
