Shocking news today, actor / comedian Bernie Mac passed away from complications arising from pneumonia. He had been hospitalized in chicago with pneumonia. Danica Smith, Bernie Mac’s publicist, releashed a statement on thursday that his condition was stable. Smith previously stated that the pneumonia wasnt related to sarcoidosis, a lung disease Mac had.

His career highlights includes his FOX sitcom “The Bernie Mac Show”, co-starring in the popular Ocean’s series has Frank Catton and was also featured in the blockbuster hit “Transformers”.

Prayers goes to his family and friends.