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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76. So very very sad!

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

77. R.I.P. Mr. Russert

My sincerest condolences to your family & loved ones.

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

78. Shocking...he won so many awards and recognition for his being a father. He must have been really special. My condolences to his loved ones.

Posted at 4:04PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Gia

79. So very sad. My prayers are with his entire family.

Posted at 4:00PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Lenore

80. As a fan of Meet the Press Tim will be missed. I wish the best to his family

Posted at 4:02PM on Jun 13th 2008 by samantha

81. 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
Oh be quiet! This is not the time for you silly politics........

Posted at 4:00PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Not the time................

82. He's the only person that kept me interested in today's politics. Very sad, my heart goes out to his family and friends.

Posted at 4:17PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Paula

83. So long Tim...I'll miss ya on Sunday mornings.

Posted at 4:00PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Mike

84. Tim Russert was an excellent Journalist and his political commentary and insight on upcoming election will be missed tremendously on NBC. Too young!! God bless him and his family at this very sad time. We will all miss the big guy!

Posted at 4:44PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Joanie

85. FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CHI CHI CHI CHA CHA CHA CHI CHI CHI CHA CHA CHA CHI CHI CHI CHA CHA CHA

Posted at 4:03PM on Jun 13th 2008 by david

86. So sad.

Posted at 4:04PM on Jun 13th 2008 by John

87. Who'd you Rather..?

Tim Russert or "Cutie" Couric?

Posted at 4:06PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Now It's Britney News Forever...

88. I felt I could trust his commentaries and will truly miss him. Sincere sympathy to his wife and son and his family and friends. What a tragic loss for great journalism!

Posted at 2:59PM on Jun 16th 2008 by Kessie

89. This is such a shock. He paid even the most boring political stories interesting. He will surely be missed.

Posted at 4:10PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Robin

90. Well, at least there's no more beating off about "Big Russ"

Posted at 4:14PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Stevo

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