Bernie Mac (Didn't have AIDS)

Aight man, I know that we promised Caribbean and Guyanese news and gossip, however I know a lot of caribbean people knew or at least heard of Bernie Mac and appreciated his work. Since Saturday there has been speculation around Bernie Mac's death. I keep hearing Guyanese claiming he had AIDS. Oh lawd when anyone dies of Pneumonia or Tuberculosis, right away we saying they had AIDS. The man suffered from Sarcoidosis. According to Wikipedia, " Sarcoidosis 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. (hence, pneumonia) 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." For your viewing pleasure I've included one of his stand up shows, enjoy and have a laugh.