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Posted Jun 16th 2008 9:13AM by TMZ Staff
Luke Russert appeared on the "Today" show this morning, just three days after his father's tragic death -- and told a hilarious -- and touching -- story about getting tatted up ... and his dad's curious reaction.
And just like his dad, Luke shared some sage advice on when to tell your folks about ink.
Filed under: R.I.P.
Tags: Luke Russert, LukeRussert, Meet the Press, Tim Russert, TimRussert, Today SHow, TodayShow
Posted Jun 15th 2008 1:30PM by TMZ Staff
A clot in Tim Russert's left artery led to his heart attack on Friday, an autopsy report has revealed. He suffered from asymptomatic coronary artery disease. Tim's physician was surprised, saying Russert had a stress test in April that came back normal.
Russert was paid tribute today on "Meet the Press", the show he hosted for the last 17 years. Tom Brokaw took over hosting duties for the day to show highlights of Russert's career and life.
Filed under: R.I.P.
Tags: Meet the Press, MeetThePress, tim russert, TimRussert, Tom Brokaw, TomBrokaw
Posted Jun 13th 2008 3:56PM by TMZ Staff
NBC News waited almost 15 minutes to report the death of its colleague Tim Russert, mostly because his wife and son are on vacation in Italy.
The NY Times reported the story on their website at 3:23 PM ET. NBC didn't break in to make the announcement until 3:39 PM.
NBC sources tell us they delayed because they could not reach his family overseas. They were on the trip to celebrate his son Luke's graduation.
NBC tapped veteran anchor Tom Brokaw -- a close friend of Russert's -- to make the announcement.
Story developing ...
Filed under: Breaking News
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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.
Filed under: R.I.P.
Tags: MSNBC, Tim Russert, TimRussert