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Bernie Mac Has Pneumonia

Reports of comedian's death untrue

By Elizabeth Wolff, Newser User

Posted Aug 4, 2008 9:51 AM CDT

(Newser) – Comedian Bernie Mac is in “very, very critical” condition and in a Chicago hospital being treated for pneumonia, a family friend told the Chicago Sun-Times. But the 50-year-old’s publicist called reports of his death "a very horrible rumor" and said he'll be released soon.

Bernie Mac is in a Chicago hospital being treated for pneumonia. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

Bernie Mac is in "very, very critical" condition and being treated for pneumonia, a family friend says. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Bernie Mac and his wife attend the NAACP Image Awards in 2004. (KRT Photos)

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