Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 I was just going to post this,, we lost another one Many Blessings and Hugs Abouhamama Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50 By F.N. D'ALESSIO, Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago CHICAGO - Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, died Saturday at age 50. ADVERTISEMENT "Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital," his publicist, Danica , said in a statement from Los Angeles. She said no other details were available and asked that his family's privacy be respected. The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease. Recently, Mac's brand of comedy caught him flack when he was heckled during a surprise appearance at a July fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate and fellow Chicagoan Barack Obama. Toward the end of a 10-minute standup routine, Mac joked about menopause, sexual infidelity and promiscuity, and used occasional crude language. The performance earned him a rebuke from Obama's campaign. But despite controversy or difficulties, in his words, Mac was always a performer. "Wherever I am, I have to play," he said in 2002. "I have to put on a good show." Mac started his comedy career at age 8, with a standup performance at a church dinner. In 1977, at age 20, he took that act to comedy clubs in Chicago. His film career started with a small role as a club doorman in the Damon Wayans movie "Mo' Money" in 1992. Mac went on to star in the "Ocean's Eleven" franchise with Brad Pitt and Clooney and his turn with Ashton Kutcher in 2005's "Guess Who?" — a remake of the Spencer and Katharine Hepburn 1967 classic "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" — topped the box office. Mac also had starring roles in "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers." The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show," which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006. The series about a man's adventures raising his sister's three children, won a Peabody Award in 2002. At the time, judges wrote they chose the sitcom for transcending "race and class while lifting viewers with laughter, compassion — and cool." The show garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mac. He also was nominated for a Grammy award for best comedy album in 2001 along with his "The Original Kings of Comedy" co-stars, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer. In 2007, Mac told Letterman on CBS' "Late Show" that he planned to retire soon. "I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit," Mac told Letterman. "I missed a lot of things, you know. I was a street performer for two years. I went into clubs in 1977." Mac was born Bernard McCullough on Oct. 5, 1957, in Chicago. He grew up on the city's South Side, living with his mother and grandparents. His grandfather was the deacon of a Baptist church. In his 2004 memoir, "Maybe You Never Cry Again," Mac wrote about having a poor childhood — eating bologna for dinner — and a strict, no-nonsense upbringing. Mac's mother died of cancer when he was 16. In his book, Mac said she was a support for him and told him he would surprise everyone when he grew up. "Woman believed in me," he wrote. "She believed in me long before I believed." ___ Associated Press writer Carla also contributed to this report. Email Story IM Story Printable View Yahoo! 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Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 I am not going to lie and tell anyone I am not furious. I feel like the media is doing the same thing it did with Reggie White, and when did the media person get her md. What is the stigma with telling the truth? I hate it for him and his family. We all know the complications of sarc, and pneumonia/50 yrs old/best medical care - doesn't really add up to me. Take care everybody..........Connie Subject: Re: Bernie Mac diesTo: Neurosarcoidosis Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11:03 AM I was just going to post this,, we lost another one Many Blessings and Hugs Abouhamama In a message dated 8/9/2008 9:50:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mary_s777 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com writes: Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50 By F.N. D'ALESSIO, Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago CHICAGO - Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, died Saturday at age 50. ADVERTISEMENT "Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital," his publicist, Danica , said in a statement from Los Angeles. She said no other details were available and asked that his family's privacy be respected. The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease. Recently, Mac's brand of comedy caught him flack when he was heckled during a surprise appearance at a July fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate and fellow Chicagoan Barack Obama. Toward the end of a 10-minute standup routine, Mac joked about menopause, sexual infidelity and promiscuity, and used occasional crude language. The performance earned him a rebuke from Obama's campaign. But despite controversy or difficulties, in his words, Mac was always a performer. "Wherever I am, I have to play," he said in 2002. "I have to put on a good show." Mac started his comedy career at age 8, with a standup performance at a church dinner. In 1977, at age 20, he took that act to comedy clubs in Chicago. His film career started with a small role as a club doorman in the Damon Wayans movie "Mo' Money" in 1992. Mac went on to star in the "Ocean's Eleven" franchise with Brad Pitt and Clooney and his turn with Ashton Kutcher in 2005's "Guess Who?" — a remake of the Spencer and Katharine Hepburn 1967 classic "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" — topped the box office. Mac also had starring roles in "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers. " The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show," which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006. The series about a man's adventures raising his sister's three children, won a Peabody Award in 2002. At the time, judges wrote they chose the sitcom for transcending "race and class while lifting viewers with laughter, compassion — and cool." The show garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mac. He also was nominated for a Grammy award for best comedy album in 2001 along with his "The Original Kings of Comedy" co-stars, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer. In 2007, Mac told Letterman on CBS' "Late Show" that he planned to retire soon. "I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit," Mac told Letterman. "I missed a lot of things, you know. I was a street performer for two years. I went into clubs in 1977." Mac was born Bernard McCullough on Oct. 5, 1957, in Chicago. He grew up on the city's South Side, living with his mother and grandparents. His grandfather was the deacon of a Baptist church. In his 2004 memoir, "Maybe You Never Cry Again," Mac wrote about having a poor childhood — eating bologna for dinner — and a strict, no-nonsense upbringing. Mac's mother died of cancer when he was 16. In his book, Mac said she was a support for him and told him he would surprise everyone when he grew up. "Woman believed in me," he wrote. "She believed in me long before I believed." ___ Associated Press writer Carla also contributed to this report. Email Story IM Story Printable View Yahoo! 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Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Hey Guys, When I first read that he had died I told my husband I bet he had sarcoid. Sure enough when I read the article it was sarcoid. How much longer is this disease going to be ignored? Well, my two cents worth. Terri G. > > From: JessicAbouhamama@... JessicAbouhamama@... > Subject: Re: Bernie Mac dies > To: Neurosarcoidosis > Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11:03 AM > > > > > > > > I was just going to post this,, we lost another one > > Many Blessings and Hugs > Abouhamama > > > In a message dated 8/9/2008 9:50:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mary_s777 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com writes: > > > > > > > > > > Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50 > > > > By F.N. D'ALESSIO, Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago > CHICAGO - Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, died Saturday at age 50. > > > > > ADVERTISEMENT > > " Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital, " his publicist, Danica , said in a statement from Los Angeles. > She said no other details were available and asked that his family's privacy be respected. > The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease. > Recently, Mac's brand of comedy caught him flack when he was heckled during a surprise appearance at a July fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate and fellow Chicagoan Barack Obama. > Toward the end of a 10-minute standup routine, Mac joked about menopause, sexual infidelity and promiscuity, and used occasional crude language. The performance earned him a rebuke from Obama's campaign. > But despite controversy or difficulties, in his words, Mac was always a performer. > " Wherever I am, I have to play, " he said in 2002. " I have to put on a good show. " > Mac started his comedy career at age 8, with a standup performance at a church dinner. In 1977, at age 20, he took that act to comedy clubs in Chicago. > His film career started with a small role as a club doorman in the Damon Wayans movie " Mo' Money " in 1992. Mac went on to star in the " Ocean's Eleven " franchise with Brad Pitt and Clooney and his turn with Ashton Kutcher in 2005's " Guess Who? " — a remake of the Spencer and Katharine Hepburn 1967 classic " Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? " — topped the box office. > Mac also had starring roles in " Bad Santa, " " Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle " and " Transformers. " > The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series " The Bernie Mac Show, " which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006. > The series about a man's adventures raising his sister's three children, won a Peabody Award in 2002. At the time, judges wrote they chose the sitcom for transcending " race and class while lifting viewers with laughter, compassion — and cool. " > The show garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mac. He also was nominated for a Grammy award for best comedy album in 2001 along with his " The Original Kings of Comedy " co-stars, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer. > In 2007, Mac told Letterman on CBS' " Late Show " that he planned to retire soon. > " I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit, " Mac told Letterman. " I missed a lot of things, you know. I was a street performer for two years. I went into clubs in 1977. " > Mac was born Bernard McCullough on Oct. 5, 1957, in Chicago. He grew up on the city's South Side, living with his mother and grandparents. His grandfather was the deacon of a Baptist church. > In his 2004 memoir, " Maybe You Never Cry Again, " Mac wrote about having a poor childhood — eating bologna for dinner — and a strict, no-nonsense upbringing. > Mac's mother died of cancer when he was 16. In his book, Mac said she was a support for him and told him he would surprise everyone when he grew up. > " Woman believed in me, " he wrote. " She believed in me long before I believed. " > ___ > Associated Press writer Carla also contributed to this report. > > > > Email Story > IM Story > Printable View > > Yahoo! Buzz > > RECOMMEND THIS STORY > > > > Recommend It: > > Average (95 votes) > > » Recommended Stories > > > > > Entertainment News > McConaughey to plant son's placenta in orchard AP > 'American Idol' crooner Clay Aiken becomes a father AP > Burning Q's: Why Is Freaky Friday So Freakin' Freaky? E! Online > , , How Does Your Garden Grow? E! Online > Angie Everhart's Boyfriend Busted for Battery E! Online > > Most Viewed: Entertainment > McConaughey to plant son's placenta in orchard AP > Dreyfuss sues father, uncle over loan AP > Read the Tea Leaves, Hon Dear Margo > 'American Idol' crooner Clay Aiken now a father AP > Burning Q's: Why Is Freaky Friday So Freakin' Freaky? E! Online > > > Entertainment Video > > Stockton Arena Busted For Selling Alcohol To Minor CBS 13 / CW 31 Sacramento - Fri Aug 8, 10:22 PM ET > Review: A 'hit' and miss Apatow comedy AP - Fri Aug 8, 6:03 PM ET > > No light ahead for 'Dark Knight' game AP - Fri Aug 8, 5:11 PM ET > Hollywood Nation: 8/7 FOX News - Fri Aug 8, 4:04 PM ET > > > > > 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the > Lord, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope > and a future. " If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself " ( 16:24 NIV). > > > > > > > Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 This is interesting, when I heard he died of complications of Pneumonia due to an " inflammatory lung condition " I knew it was Sarcoidosis. Sad to see this in someone who is so young. Hope you are all doing well this weekend. God Bless, Marla Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50 By F.N. D'ALESSIO, Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago CHICAGO - Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, died Saturday at age 50. ADVERTISEMENT " Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital, " his publicist, Danica , said in a statement from Los Angeles. She said no other details were available and asked that his family's privacy be respected. The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease. Recently, Mac's brand of comedy caught him flack when he was heckled during a surprise appearance at a July fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate and fellow Chicagoan Barack Obama. Toward the end of a 10-minute standup routine, Mac joked about menopause, sexual infidelity and promiscuity, and used occasional crude language. The performance earned him a rebuke from Obama's campaign. But despite controversy or difficulties, in his words, Mac was always a performer. " Wherever I am, I have to play, " he said in 2002. " I have to put on a good show. " Mac started his comedy career at age 8, with a standup performance at a church dinner. In 1977, at age 20, he took that act to comedy clubs in Chicago. His film career started with a small role as a club doorman in the Damon Wayans movie " Mo' Money " in 1992. Mac went on to star in the " Ocean's Eleven " franchise with Brad Pitt and Clooney and his turn with Ashton Kutcher in 2005's " Guess Who? " — a remake of the Spencer and Katharine Hepburn 1967 classic " Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? " — topped the box office. Mac also had starring roles in " Bad Santa, " " Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle " and " Transformers. " The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series " The Bernie Mac Show, " which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006. The series about a man's adventures raising his sister's three children, won a Peabody Award in 2002. At the time, judges wrote they chose the sitcom for transcending " race and class while lifting viewers with laughter, compassion — and cool. " The show garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mac. He also was nominated for a Grammy award for best comedy album in 2001 along with his " The Original Kings of Comedy " co-stars, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer. In 2007, Mac told Letterman on CBS' " Late Show " that he planned to retire soon. " I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit, " Mac told Letterman. " I missed a lot of things, you know. I was a street performer for two years. I went into clubs in 1977. " Mac was born Bernard McCullough on Oct. 5, 1957, in Chicago. He grew up on the city's South Side, living with his mother and grandparents. His grandfather was the deacon of a Baptist church. In his 2004 memoir, " Maybe You Never Cry Again, " Mac wrote about having a poor childhood — eating bologna for dinner — and a strict, no-nonsense upbringing. Mac's mother died of cancer when he was 16. In his book, Mac said she was a support for him and told him he would surprise everyone when he grew up. " Woman believed in me, " he wrote. " She believed in me long before I believed. " ___ Associated Press writer Carla also contributed to this report. Email Story IM StoryPrintable View Yahoo! Buzz RECOMMEND THIS STORY Recommend It: Average (95 votes) » Recommended Stories Entertainment NewsMcConaughey to plant son's placenta in orchard AP 'American Idol' crooner Clay Aiken becomes a father APBurning Q's: Why Is Freaky Friday So Freakin' Freaky? E! Online , , How Does Your Garden Grow? E! OnlineAngie Everhart's Boyfriend Busted for Battery E! Online Most Viewed: EntertainmentMcConaughey to plant son's placenta in orchard AP Dreyfuss sues father, uncle over loan APRead the Tea Leaves, Hon Dear Margo 'American Idol' crooner Clay Aiken now a father APBurning Q's: Why Is Freaky Friday So Freakin' Freaky? E! Online Entertainment Video Stockton Arena Busted For Selling Alcohol To Minor CBS 13 / CW 31 Sacramento - Fri Aug 8, 10:22 PM ETReview: A 'hit' and miss Apatow comedy AP - Fri Aug 8, 6:03 PM ET No light ahead for 'Dark Knight' game AP - Fri Aug 8, 5:11 PM ETHollywood Nation: 8/7 FOX News - Fri Aug 8, 4:04 PM ET 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you, " declares the Lord, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. " If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself " ( 16:24 NIV). -- Marla Bramer Independent Beauty Consultant Kaymbramer@... www.marykay.com 'I know the plans I have for you, declared the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you; Plans to give you a future and a hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 That feels like a watch out call. I was put out when I first read the email telling of his Sarc. Now I realized why it was important for us all to know. Kinda puts you at a place when you can say Thank you God for giving me the life I have. such as it is it teaches me humility and draws attention to the fact that I need to live my life to the fullest because we never know. Thanks to whoever put in in the email. I am sorry I don't remember who it was but thank you and HUGS and wishes for a happy life, pain free and long. Jackie Re: Bernie Mac dies This is interesting, when I heard he died of complications of Pneumonia due to an "inflammatory lung condition" I knew it was Sarcoidosis. Sad to see this in someone who is so young. Hope you are all doing well this weekend. God Bless, Marla On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 4:50 PM, Solberg <mary_s777 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote: Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies at age 50 By F.N. D'ALESSIO, Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago CHICAGO - Bernie Mac, the Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian who worked his way to Hollywood success from an impoverished upbringing on Chicago's South Side, died Saturday at age 50. ADVERTISEMENT "Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital," his publicist, Danica , said in a statement from Los Angeles. She said no other details were available and asked that his family's privacy be respected. The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body's organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease. Recently, Mac's brand of comedy caught him flack when he was heckled during a surprise appearance at a July fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate and fellow Chicagoan Barack Obama. Toward the end of a 10-minute standup routine, Mac joked about menopause, sexual infidelity and promiscuity, and used occasional crude language. The performance earned him a rebuke from Obama's campaign. But despite controversy or difficulties, in his words, Mac was always a performer. "Wherever I am, I have to play," he said in 2002. "I have to put on a good show." Mac started his comedy career at age 8, with a standup performance at a church dinner. In 1977, at age 20, he took that act to comedy clubs in Chicago. His film career started with a small role as a club doorman in the Damon Wayans movie "Mo' Money" in 1992. Mac went on to star in the "Ocean's Eleven" franchise with Brad Pitt and Clooney and his turn with Ashton Kutcher in 2005's "Guess Who?" — a remake of the Spencer and Katharine Hepburn 1967 classic "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" — topped the box office. Mac also had starring roles in "Bad Santa," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and "Transformers." The comedian drew critical and popular acclaim with his Fox television series "The Bernie Mac Show," which aired more than 100 episodes from 2001 to 2006. The series about a man's adventures raising his sister's three children, won a Peabody Award in 2002. At the time, judges wrote they chose the sitcom for transcending "race and class while lifting viewers with laughter, compassion — and cool." The show garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mac. He also was nominated for a Grammy award for best comedy album in 2001 along with his "The Original Kings of Comedy" co-stars, Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer. In 2007, Mac told Letterman on CBS' "Late Show" that he planned to retire soon. "I'm going to still do my producing, my films, but I want to enjoy my life a little bit," Mac told Letterman. "I missed a lot of things, you know. I was a street performer for two years. I went into clubs in 1977." Mac was born Bernard McCullough on Oct. 5, 1957, in Chicago. He grew up on the city's South Side, living with his mother and grandparents. His grandfather was the deacon of a Baptist church. In his 2004 memoir, "Maybe You Never Cry Again," Mac wrote about having a poor childhood — eating bologna for dinner — and a strict, no-nonsense upbringing. Mac's mother died of cancer when he was 16. In his book, Mac said she was a support for him and told him he would surprise everyone when he grew up. "Woman believed in me," he wrote. "She believed in me long before I believed." ___ Associated Press writer Carla also contributed to this report. Email Story IM Story Printable View Yahoo! Buzz RECOMMEND THIS STORY Recommend It: Average (95 votes) » Recommended Stories Entertainment News McConaughey to plant son's placenta in orchard AP 'American Idol' crooner Clay Aiken becomes a father AP Burning Q's: Why Is Freaky Friday So Freakin' Freaky? E! Online , , How Does Your Garden Grow? E! Online Angie Everhart's Boyfriend Busted for Battery E! Online Most Viewed: Entertainment McConaughey to plant son's placenta in orchard AP Dreyfuss sues father, uncle over loan AP Read the Tea Leaves, Hon Dear Margo 'American Idol' crooner Clay Aiken now a father AP Burning Q's: Why Is Freaky Friday So Freakin' Freaky? E! 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Guest guest Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Good day everyone, It is Madonna again; I just have to chime in again and let you know that I am not a big person in the media and I 'think' I am Oprah, but I am really upset that the media downplays Sarcoid like it does. Reggie White also died from complications of Sarcoid and no matter what the media says - sarc compromises the auto-immune system and wreaks havoc on other body parts. National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day is August 29 and I am going to do something about it. We cannot let folks like Reggie and Bernie die in vain, due to a disease that needs more research. Duff, Tisha , Angie Stone, and many others I know have sarc, lets try to find out who else does and make it a national venue! I am going to work on this folks...watch me! Madonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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