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Tim Russert Dies of a Heart Attack

Posted Jun 13th 2008 3:25PM by TMZ Staff

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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61. I am just stunned about this. I am soooooooo heartbroken. Tim was an awesome journalist, a loving father and son, and I'm sure a devoted husband. He was absolutely one of the good guys. He invited us all into his life when he wrote Big Russ and Me and it was as much a view into his soul as it was into his dad's. I can't believe it. God bless Tim and his whole family. The November election just won't be the same without him and his dry erase board!!!!!

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

62. I am sorry for his family that he is gone, but he was so unfair and completely biased towards Obama that he looked more like a campaign worker for BO than a real journalist.

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

63. His story is on msnbc

Posted at 3:51PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Dena Hill

64. This is a shock and a sad day for the journalistic community. Tim was an honest journalist in an age when honesty isn't as valued as it once was. He really was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all his colleagues.

Posted at 10:31PM on Jun 15th 2008 by Erika

65. He was a joy to watch and will be missed.....

Posted at 3:58PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Rreedy

66. My heart goes out to his family, friends and colleagues...this is truly shocking. I see him every single day on the today show and watch him on the weekends. How horribly sad. :(

Posted at 3:54PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Jill

67. I AM SO SORRY TOHEAR THE NEWS, LIVING IN BUFFALO MYSELF HE WILL BE MISSED TERRIBLY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.

Posted at 7:33PM on Jun 13th 2008 by corie

68. this is a tragedy. very unexpected, considering his age, but these things can happen to anyone i guess. and if you haven't heard of him that's because he's a journalist and newscaster, he's definitely not someone who would normally be featured on this website. therefore lots of people who enjoy this site may not have heard of him. but he will definitely be missed in the news world. my thoughts and prayers are with those who loved him.

Posted at 5:14PM on Jul 3rd 2008 by bree

69. So very sad.........................local ABC news is saying he collapsed and CPR could not revive him!!! RIP Tim!

Posted at 3:54PM on Jun 13th 2008 by LLS

70. A true loss to political journalism--he was always so well-read, fair and asked intelligent questions. I wonder if the plane trip caused a clot somewhere that blocked his heart. Flying, especially such a long trip, can bring on problems. Good that he had that time with his family, though, and good lasting memories. RIP.

Posted at 3:55PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Gloria

71. I love Tim Russert. Condolences to his family. Too bad it was not the orange man Bulk Hogan.....

Posted at 3:55PM on Jun 13th 2008 by No thanks!

72. Mike beat me to the Bob Schiefer reference.

Now that Bob has retired there are no real journalists left with Tim's passing...

Posted at 3:57PM on Jun 13th 2008 by R.I.P. Tim

73. Our prayers to his family. My wife and I watched his show every Sunday. Seemed like such a nice man.

Posted at 7:54AM on Jun 16th 2008 by The Duffys

74. GOD SPEED TIM YOU WERE A GREAT MAN!

Posted at 3:57PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Deliman in the 206

75. Elecction Night will never be the same!

Posted at 3:58PM on Jun 13th 2008 by LLS

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