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R.I.P.
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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91. Today is a great day for New York! Finally, this douchebag is gone :-) Anyone that knew and worked with this guy, knows that he was a total a$$hole and a prick. For all you simpathizers, i wish you'd known him or worked with him to see where most of us are coming from.

Today is the day New York should have a parade to celebrate the passing of this A-hole.

F U Tim!

Posted at 4:23PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Tim = Most Hated Man In New York

92. Wow. This is totally insane. I tell you, tomorrow really is not promised.

Posted at 5:19PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Tis I

93. He was one of the few Political commentators I liked ..so awful..my thoughts and prayers are with his family

Posted at 4:11PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Kathy

94. Devastating news....our Sunday mornings will never ever be the same again. Tim, you were the finest and you will most definitely be missed by our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Posted at 4:49PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Staci

95. shame, liked listening to him.

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

96. A gentleman and a scholar...funny yet informative...soft spoken yet tough as nails...between the loss of him and last week's passing of Jim McKay, Heaven has become an even better place, and certainly better informed, as they were both peerless in their talent and humanity.

God rest Tim's souls and comfort those that loved and knew him.

Posted at 4:18PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Lizzy

97. This makes me so sad... My Sunday mornings will never be the same. This one's for you, Tim-- GO BILLS!

Posted at 4:18PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Kate

98. #85, you're a jackass. now shut up.

Posted at 4:17PM on Jun 13th 2008 by #85 is a douchebag a*hole with no life

99. I am sooo sad. He was a lovely man.

Posted at 4:18PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Makteselover

100. oh my god, he was on hillary and bills hit list. do you suppose they started their revenge thing already. If i were Keith Olberman, i would run and hide.

Posted at 5:08PM on Jun 13th 2008 by gregg

101. I meant "soul" not "souls...apologies, but my called me sobbing with this news and I'm still a little thrown...

Posted at 4:25PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Lizzy

102. What a shame. I am so very sorry for his wife and son. I have enjoyed watching Meet the Press for many years now, all because of Mr. Russert. He seemed like a decent, kind person who loved his family. He will be missed.

Posted at 10:18PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Carla Stutz

103. Hey #92 --- a little jealous perhaps? you probably sell hot dogs off a weenie wagon...

Posted at 4:26PM on Jun 13th 2008 by dee

104. The election willl not be the same without Tim and the dry eraser board keeping track of delegates. He was always so fair and unbiased in his reporting.

Posted at 4:27PM on Jun 13th 2008 by ldh

105. WHAT THE F IS WRONG WITH THE PERSON WHO MADE THE MC DONALDS COMMENT??

Posted at 4:37PM on Jun 13th 2008 by Nickywelz

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