Bernie Mac Is Alive, Recovering From Pneumonia
August 4th, 2008Rumors of the comedian’s death shock and frighten fans.

Both Bernie Mac’s publicist and his wife are refuting rumors that the popular comedian died this past weekend. Mac was hospitalized and recovering from pneumonia late last week, publicist Danica Smith told The Chicago Sun-Times. By Saturday, fans in Mac’s native Chicago and those browsing Web sites throughout the country were expressing sadness and posting tributes to the “late” Kings of Comedy alum. It appears that a hoax involving calls to various TV newsrooms led to the scare and caused at least one Chicago network affiliate to scroll the news across the screens of its viewers’ sets at home. “It is a very horrible rumor,” Smith says. “It is absolutely untrue.” Mac’s condition was, in fact, improving, Smith adds: “He’s doing great and hopes to get out soon. He’s Bernie – he’s one of the best guys you’ll meet.” Mac’s wife Rhonda McCullough has been with him at the hospital. Read the latest on Bernie Mac at BET Entertainment Spotlight.
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I am Thankful to GOD that Mr. Mac is alive and well. I look forward to seeing him on the big screens. Besides you can stop the Mac Man WHO Ya WIth AW that’s some Bull. LOL Getwell soon, my prayers are with you.
Mr Mac get well God is with you! It is not your time! Whoever started that rumor should go to bed without milk and cookies forever!!! We love you here in Memphis, Tn Get Well !
Hey B. Mac, actually I am glad to hear you are doing well, but I once heard that, with a false rumor like that, means: you will live a long time. Stay strong and I will keep you in prayer.
I WAS SCARED BUT UH IM GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOUR WELL BUT LET ME LET YOU IN ON SOMETHIN. “WHEN BLACK PEOPLE BREAK THATS JUST WHAT WE DO. WE BREAK !!!!!!!!”
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU BERNIE MAC .YOU MAY NEVER SEE US ,BUT YOU ARE A PART OF OUR FAMILY AND SO MANY MORE . WHEN EVER YOUR SHOW WOULD COME ON OUR 4 YES FOUR GRAND KIDS (THAT LIVED WITH US SMILE }WOULD ALL YELL!!! IT’S BERNIE MAC TIME GRANDMA ,PAPA .THERE WAS SO MUCH LOVE, JOY AND FUN AND
YOU ARE A PART OF THIS TIME IN OUR FAMILY FOR FOUR YEARS IF ONCE A WEEK OR EVERYWEEK DAY. YOU HAVE BEEN A PART OF THIS HAPPINESS.NOW WHEN THEY COME TO VIST WE HAVE TO PUT ON THE DVD YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF OUR FAMILY. FOR THIS TIME TOGATHER WE WILL NEVER FORGET.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP GET WELL SOON.FORM FAMILY IN BATON ROUGE LA
Bernie, Wishing you a speedy recovery and I know you are gonna bust these liars heads till the white meat show for spreading lies. Don’t sweat it though as my Grandma used to say, you will be around for a very long time, so prepare to live to be as old as Methuselah. Hope I made you smile because you have made my family smile so many times.
God Bless
My prayers go out to Bernie and his family. Everything will work out according to God’s will. Put your pain in God’s hand and he’ll put hs strength in yours. It’s only a battle and I wish you and your family the best. Keep God on your side because you can’t go wrong with him…Hope you get well soon and hope to see you back creating laughter among those who love you.
MR MAC I’D LIKE TO BEGIN BY SAYING HOW MUCH YOUR LOVED EVEN THOUGH WE’VE NEVER MET YOU, BUT THAT DOESN’T MATTER. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BESTORE HIS MANY BLEESINGS UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GET WELL SOON !!!!
When my daughter told me of the news, I told her If you haven’t heard anything on BET than it is not true. GET WELL MR. MAC.
get well soon Mac’, we miss u man
Mr.,mack get well soon ..
Get Well Bernie Mac
Get well Mac South africa loves you.
I just want Bernie Mac to know that we are praying for a swift recovery and I am so glad that he is still alive and well. You are my favorite and you are down to earth. When we all met you years ago you did not act like most but you were so down to earth that I respect you and love you. I still look at all the reruns. God bless and get well soon.
GET WELL SOON BERNIE. AND TO THOSE WHO HAD YOU DEAD BUST THERE HEADS TO THE WHITE MEAT.WE LOVE YOU BERNIE MAC
I received a text yesterday of his passing and became so sad. I decided to get online to find out if it was true. And Thank God it isn’t. May God continue to strengthen Bernie and his family. We must pray and thank God for a complete recovery. I can see Bernie now cussing at Pneumonia letting it know that it wont beat him.
Blessings, Love and Peace
“Uncle Bernie” get well soon man! We need you to continue laughing!!!!
Much luv 2 Bernie Mac and Family…Prayer changes things!
well i am glad to hear that he is not dead. thats really good to hear. i pray that you get better!! much love 2 you and your family..
To Bernie Mac’s and family . We love you verry much , and keep your hand in god hand he can do anything , there nothing to hard for god ,we are pray for him and you do the same.Love you all Clinton J