Actor/comedian Bernie Mac has passed away early this morning after experiencing complications with pneumonia.

His representative says, “Actor/ comedian Bernie MAC passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital. No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family’s privacy continues to be respected.”

His Publicist released statements earlier this week saying he was responding well to the treatment and should be released soon.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends

R.I.P Bernie