TV news giant Tim Russert died today of a heart attack. He was only 58.
He was a controversial figure who, when he was at his best, pushed hard on our public officials -- and God knows that kind of journalism is sorely needed. You have to wonder how hard he pushed himself in the process. He was a man who cherished fatherhood to the point that he wrote a best-selling book about his own dad, "Big Russ" - who outlives him -- and he died two days short of Father's Day. Truly sad.
It's Friday. Go home and spend a lot of time with your own family. Every second counts.
My condolences to Tim Russert's family and his many friends.
Bye bye, Timmeh. RIP— Some Boca Dude- Absolutely, that kind of journalism is sorely needed. I can think of one place that could benefit from this. I checked with the Obama campaign to see if i can go home.— shoeshineboy
- FYI - First link does not work.— shoeshineboy
- Tragic loss. There aren't many like him left, who personify integrity and refuse to fawn over Kings, or patronize commoners. He was the only one worth watching on Sunday mornings. He and Buckley will be having some fascinating conversations in the heavens. Pax requiescat, Mr. Russert.— Christine
- Link is fixed -- thanks— will
- that was my reaction, will. every second counts. tim russert loomed large in our house. for my dad's 80th birthday, i wrote a long poem about him that included a line about him shouting questions at the television to tim during meet the press. tim was like a member of the family, really. there will be a lot of true tim russert fans greeting his smiling face up there. he'll have plenty to do.— amyr
Comment removed.- Always here to help. Just like any good shiner— shoeshineboy
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- This is a personal loss to everyone who cherishes a free press accountable to the people. Tim Russert's shoes will never be filled adequately. Democrat , Republican , left or right , Russert was a probe that sought to bring the truth to the public . This quality is fading fast from America's media climate. Thank you Mr. Russert for giving us a voice , asking what we would like to ask and holding public figures accountable to the public. The hole you leave behind is enormous.— jblanken11
- shineboy, do go home and take your stupid comments with you. Sorry to see Tim go. He was a classy guy. Don't know who they will get to replace him.— mike l
I am suprised and saddened to hear of Tim's passing Tim will be sorely missed. john ullman- Comment removed.
- NBC, journalism and the world has lost a great one. Rest in peace, Tim, we will miss you dearly.— aviator
- good heavens. While I feel sorry for Russert's family, his passing is no great loss for journalism. Regardless of his contributions when he was younger, for the past decade he has become a characature of the "Village" media -- a master of content free-gotcha journalism that are designed not to enlighten and imform, but simply to make him appear to be a "tough questioner"...and Meet the Press under his stewardship has gone from a highly respected forum for the discussion of important issues into the ultimate example of the "celebritization" of politicians.— paul_lukasiak
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