“America, I heard your prayers, and you wanted me here. The Mac Man cometh, and I’m bringing hell with me.”

Tell-it-like-it-is Actor/comedian Bernie Mac who has been battling a rare autoimmune disease called sarcoidosis which causes inflammation in tissue, died on Saturday at the age of 50.

“[He] passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital,” rep Danica Smith told People. “No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family’s privacy continues to be respected.”

Mac was first admitted to Northwestern Memorial hospital owing to the illness at the read more ....

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