I said, Im here; Im waiting for you; Ill take care of you.
Just dont… dont die.
Mac died of complications due to pneumonia on Aug. 8, 2008.
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He had long suffered sarcoidosis, a chronic condition involving organ inflammation.
McCullough then had to leave the hospital room, and was informed later that her husband had died.
And I just, What am I going to do?,' McCullough remembered her reaction.
Its like, what is my reasoning for being here now?
What is my purpose?
But McCullough did find a purpose, and that was continuing the work of her late husbands sarcoidosis foundation.
Watch McCulloughs tearful recounting below.
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