June 13 at 5:31PM
BREAKING: New York Times Reports Tim Russert Has Died of a Heart Attack
Update: From Huffington Post…
Russert suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed Friday afternoon in NBC's Washington bureau, according to the New York Post
Russert was in the tracking booth, recording a track, when he collapsed. He returned from Italy Thursday night. His wife, Maureen Orth, and son Luke, are still in Italy.
TVNewser reminds us that "Around 1pmET this afternoon, Russert was conducting a political Q&A on MSNBC.com."
The New York Times currently has a breaking news banner claiming that Tim Russert has died of a heart attack.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues. We will update as we receive information.
Below the fold, watch some of Jon Stewart's interviews of Tim Russert from happier times.
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A Big Russ for us all. His legacy will live on forever. Love ya.
He will be missed.
This is terrible.
I didn't watch much TV, and had given up on most of the news media, but this guy always amazed me. Watching him lead guests to their intellectual doom was a joy to behold. Behind that cherubic little face was a cobra.
May his journalistic ideals and intellectual rigor craft the future of news in this country.
Condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Very sad news. I will miss his insight as this campaign continues. I'm glad there is the SNL skit where he featured.
Thanks for compiling these. We'll miss you, Tim.
I started getting into politics a few years ago with The Daily Show, Real Time, and yes, Tim Russert. He was the only mainstream media personality I trusted. I'd say he was the best of his era. I've watched every sunday since 2003.
I'll miss watching him on Sunday's.
What a sad day for us all. My heart goes out to his family.
This is a tragic loss on so many levels. His humanity, professionalism, honesty, and his love of family, friends, country, and religion can never be matched. Tim, you and your family will be in my prayers.
RIP … best to the family as well.
F&*k man, what a shame.
The standard "In Memoriam" image is a color recent photo and a black & white or faded image of the deceased in their prime. Depressing how Tim's are nearly identical.
He will be missed and remembered…