June 13, 2008 5:43 PM
Tim Russert, Rest in Peace
Breaking news:
NBC's Tim Russert Dies at 58
Host of 'Meet the Press' Stricken While at OfficeBy Howard Kurtz and William Branigin
Washington Post Staff Writers
Friday, June 13, 2008; 5:14 PMTim Russert, the Democratic operative turned NBC commentator who revolutionized Sunday morning television and infused journalism with his passion for politics, died this afternoon.
Russert, 58, collapsed while recording voiceovers for his Sunday morning interview program, NBC reported. He was initially reported to have suffered a heart attack while working in his office on Washington's Nebraska Avenue, but the network said later only that he was "stricken at the bureau" and subsequently died. Further details were not immediately available.
Read story here.
Only 58. . . .
Truly, man knows not his time. (Ecclesiastes 9:12)
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Comments
So very sad to hear this tragic news, I will miss Tim's quick wit and of course "Florida" :)
Posted by: Tracy | June 13, 2008 9:56 PM
Oh man. I love Tim. We always watch him on Sunday mornings (of course before church!)
Rest in peace Tim. You will be missed!
-Shannon Best
Posted by: Shannon Best | June 13, 2008 11:02 PM
My heart goes out to his wife, his son, and his father Big Russ. Tim will be missed.
Posted by: Katie B. | June 14, 2008 2:13 AM
My jaws dropped yesterday as I listened to the news of Tim's death. I can't believe it. He was an American Icon. I pray for his dad, wife and son. I know they must be in shock with the rest of the country. Gee, I also feel sorry for the staff and co-workers that had to experience this tragic event. God Bless them all!
Posted by: Sharron | June 14, 2008 10:25 AM
