So it is for most of those who die from it. Not really something to joke about.
I had it once about 15 years ago.
Several days of absolute misery.
I had Pneumonia about five years ago after my Immune System took a crash after my last round of Chemotherapy.
The only thing that saved me was Plasma Infusion Therapy. Took five different Antibiotic Regimens that did absolutely nothing.
Took a long while to recover from it. Unless Whoopie was off the Show for a few weeks, I’m sure she is “coloring” her story for dramatic effect.