R.I.P. Bernie Mac - You will be missed

Bernie Mac, the comedian who starred in such hit films as Oceans 11, Oceans 12, Oceans 13, and Guess Who, has died at the age of 50 from complications from pneumonia in a Chicago hospital.

The actor suffered from sarcoidosis, a lung disease, but said that the disease went into remission in 2005.

His film career started with a small role as a club doorman in the Damon Wayans comedy “Mo’ Money” in 1992.

Mac gained a prestigious Peabody Award for his sitcom “The Bernie Mac Show.” The show garnered Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Mac.

He also starred in movies such as “Bad Santa,” “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,” and “Transformers.”

He will be missed.

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Cameron Diaz’s Dad Dies

Emilio Diaz, father of ‘Shrek’ star Cameron Diaz, died Tuesday, TMZ reports.

The 58-year-old succumbed to pneumonia. According to TMZ, his death was surprising because he was in “terrific health.”

Emilio, who worked as a foreman for an oil company, appeared in a small part in his daughter’s hit movie, ‘There’s Something About Mary.’

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