My heart goes out to "Big Russ" its amazing that he outlived his son. . .

[wndycty]

. . .I've never had a problem with him and you can tell its tough for the folks at NBC/MSNBC if Tom Brokaw is the one delivering the news.

He died working. That is amazing.

[Shakespeare]

1. I really liked him. He was an excellent political commentator.

And I'll miss hearing him through the rest of this election season. :-(

[ellacott]

2. I liked him also

Very sad. Prayers go out to his family.

[rox63]

3. No parent should have to bury their child

:cry:

[AlCzervik]

4. from msnbc

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25145431/


NBC’s Tim Russert
The life of the political journalist
BREAKING NEWS
NBC News and MSNBC
updated 2 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,” died Friday, NBC News said. He was 58.

No further details were immediately available.

Russert, the recipient of 48 honorary doctorates, took over the helm of “Meet the Press” in December 1991. Now in its 60th year, “Meet the Press” is the longest-running program in the history of television.

In 2008, Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

In 2005, Russert was awarded an Emmy for his role in the coverage of the funeral of President Ronald Reagan. His “Meet the Press” interviews with George W. Bush and Al Gore in 2000 won the Radio and Television Correspondents’ highest honor, the Joan S. Barone Award, and the Annenberg Center’s Walter Cronkite Award.

Russert joined NBC News in 1984. In April 1985, he supervised the live broadcasts of NBC's "TODAY" show from Rome, negotiating and arranging an appearance by Pope John Paul II, a first for American television. In 1986 and 1987, Russert led NBC News’ weeklong broadcasts from South America, Australia and China.

Russert was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 7, 1950. He was a graduate of Canisius High School, John Carroll University and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He was a member of the bar in New York and the District of Columbia.

Senate staffer

[freesqueeze]

5. I agree

I was much better that the average interviewer.

He asked tough questions.



God's speed, Bulldog.

[dempartisan23]

6. i will pray for his family.

[Lisa0825]

7. I usually liked him.

He was far from the worst commentator on the news, though he did get pulled into the right wing talking points at times himself. Still, I enjoyed his shows, and he seemed very personable. I'm very sad for his family. No one should see a child go before them.

[Drunken Irishman]

8. Russert comes from a strong Democratic family.

He was a Democrat, but wasn't afraid to press liberals, too.

He will be missed.

[blondeatlast]

9. All decent journalists make me talk back to the TV, he was better at it than many. RIP, sir. nt

[zulchzulu]

10. I could miss the other Sunday Morning shows, but I always watched his...

I can't say I agreed with everything he did, but he was at least consistent.

Apparently he had diabetes...this should also be a reminder for people to make sure they have that under control.

Incredibly sad news...

[SeaLyons]

11. very very sad....he loved his son Luke and his father...

I feel so sad for his family. Very shocking indeed.

[canadian_is_cold]

12. Does anybody know what happened?

This is very sad :(

[AlCzervik]

13. see post #4

[zulchzulu]

15. He was in production and fainted...then died...

Russert had diabetes... it is a killer. Very sad news.

[dancingme]

14. he was recording voiceovers for Sunday's show

From MSNBC's page:

Russert was recording voiceovers for Sunday’s “Meet the Press” program when he collapsed, the network said. No details were immediately available.