Sunday, August 3, 2008

Bernie Mac in critical condition




According to a Chicago Sun-Times source who is acquainted with the family of Bernie Mac explained that the comedian as of Saturday night was in “very, very critical” condition. Bernie Mac’s publicist told Chicago media Saturday that she received multiple calls from news outlets regarding “absolutely untrure” rumors of the star’s demise.

Danica Smith his publicist explained, “It is a very horrible rumor and it is absolutely unture. Nothing has changed from yesterday. She also stated that he was admitted for pneumonia but was responding well to treatment, and should be released soon.

Smith also said she didn't know when Mac, whose real name is Bernard McCullough, entered the hospital. She said the pneumonia was unrelated to Mac's sarcoidosis, a chronic disease that can inflame tissue, particularly in the lungs. Smith said Mac's sarcoidosis has been in remission since 2005.

Source:(cbs2chicago.com & Chicago Sun-Times)

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