R.I.P.
Tim Russert Dies of a Heart Attack

NBC News' Tim Russert has died of a heart attack. He was 58.

He was working in NBC's Washington bureau today when he collapsed while recording voice overs.

DC Fire tells us the call came in at 1:41 PM ET. We're told they transported one adult male patient in cardiac arrest to Sibley Hospital where he died.

The "Meet the Press" host and author is survived by his wife, Maureen Orth -- a special correspondent for Vanity Fair -- and their adult son, Luke.

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31. Please say it ain't so...He's a gem.

Posted at 3:36PM on Jun 13th 2008 by rene'

32. I am not seeing reporting of this anywhere else.... even on MSNBC is this true? I am shocked

Posted at 3:37PM on Jun 13th 2008 by James

33. Friday the 13th ! I'm with you #1 ,RIP Mr Russert

Posted at 3:38PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Mik

34. He was such a good son to his father. Last year for fathers day I bought my Dad his book he wrote. Geez how sad.

Posted at 3:22PM on Jun 17th 2008 by Julia

35. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, screw this world.

Posted at 3:39PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Biff

36. I agree with #1, Tim was one of the good guys. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Posted at 3:39PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Eli

37. RIP

Posted at 3:52PM on Jun 13th 2008 by oss...

38. WHAAAAT???

Posted at 3:41PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Deana

39. This is horrible! Now the only hard hitter left is Bob Scheiffer and he's going any day now too . . . I am so sad for American Media . . . just getting worse and worse . . . .

Posted at 3:42PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Mike

40. Please tell me this is not true! he is the best political commentator (in my opinion)! he will be missed greatly! My deepest condolences to his family. I liked him soooooooooooo much! what a shame! the world has lost a terrific person. May he rest in peace. "Live as if you were dying tomorrow, learn as if you were living forever" (Mahatma Ghandi)

Posted at 3:43PM on Jun 13th 2008 by loveitalianstyle

41. WOW!!!! Shocking!!! RIP Tim.... you'll definetly be missed by many.

Posted at 3:42PM on Jun 13th 2008 by i mean to say....

42. I'm in shock! He was truly one of the great political analysts of our time! He seemed to have a great relationship with his father. It will not be the same with out him here in this election year!

Posted at 3:47PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Kari

43. Very sad news...My prayers go out to his family and friends, I have watched him and he seemed to be a wonderful man.

Posted at 3:44PM on Jun 13th 2008 by cee

44. He was one of the FEW jounalist that I actually liked!!! Prayers go out to his family>

Posted at 3:51PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Ava DeMarco

45. Good riddance.

Posted at 3:45PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Bill O'Reilly

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