Isaac Hayes, who was the 1970s king of soul and funk, died last night at the age of 65.  Recently, he became known to a new generation as a baritone-voiced cartoon chef of the animated series South Park. He was found slump over next to his treadmill which was still running. No foulplay is expected. Hayes suffered a stroke back in 2006. 

Bernard Jeffrey "Bernie Mac" McCullough (October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008) was a two time Emmy Award-nominated American actor and comedian.

Bernie Mac had sarcoidosis, but what is it?

"Sarcoidosis, also called sarcoid (from the Greek 'sark' and 'oid' meaning "flesh-like") or Besnier-Boeck disease, is an immune system disorder characterized by non-caseating granulomas (small inflammatory nodules) that most commonly arises in young adults. The cause of the disease is still unknown. Virtually any organ can be affected; however, granulomas most often appear in the lungs or the lymph nodes. Symptoms can occasionally appear suddenly but usually appear gradually. The clinical course generally varies and ranges from asymptomatic disease to a debilitating chronic condition that may lead to death" - Wikipedia

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcoidosis

As of one hour ago, Bernie Mac was still alive. According to the latest news report, Bernie Mac is hospitalized, in Chicago with pneumonia fighting for his life of a conditiion that was diagnosed in 2005.  He was in remission.  More news as it develops.

Libbie Jo’s debut CD "The Flute & Voice of Libbie Jo" is still available on her website, through CD Baby, and in London through Prestige/Elite Records.

http://www.libbiejo.com/

Actress Shar Jackson, 30, and her children Donnie, 14, Cassie, 12 (with her high school boyfriend), Kori, 4 1/2, and Kaleb Michael, 2 1/2 (with Kevin Federline), attended the Ratatouille film premiere at the Kodak Theatre last year in Hollywood.

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