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Comedian Bernie Mac is in “very, very critical” condition at a Chicago hospital but is still fighting, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

The revelation came after the comic’s publicist told the media Saturday afternoon that she had received multiple calls from news outlets regarding the “absolutely untrue” rumors that Bernie Mac is dead.

“It is a very horrible rumor,” publicist Danica Smith said. “It is absolutely untrue. Nothing has changed from yesterday.”

The 50-year-old Chicago resident’s hospitalization was reported Friday. Bernie was admitted for pneumonia but was responding well to treatment, and word was that he should be released soon. Here’s hoping that takes place.

His publicist said the pneumonia is unrelated to Bernie Mac‘s sarcoidosis, a chronic disease that can inflame tissue, particularly in the lungs.

Mac’s sarcoidosis has been in remission since 2005. His wife, Rhonda McCullough, has been with him at the hospital. Get well, Bernie.