Tim Russert dies at 58

[Andrea]

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Tim Russert, who became one of America's leading political journalists as the host of NBC's "Meet the Press," died Friday, according to the network. He was 58.

The network said Russert suffered a heart attack while at work and could not be revived. He had just returned from a family vacation in Italy to celebrate the graduation of his son, Luke, from Boston College.

Russert joined the network in 1984 and quickly established himself as the face of the network's political coverage.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/13/tim.russert/index.html

It's everywhere on the news. I could not believe it when I first heard it on TV. This is such a terrible loss. May he rest in peace. <3

[Timothy]

That's terrible news. RIP

[Iain]

I'm still shocked. I grew up seeing him on TV every night. My mind doesn't want to accept it.

RIP. He'll be missed.

[Will]

That's awful news. I hope he finds peace.

[Derek The Infamous]

I was on a call at work when the person I was speaking to broke the news to me, because they were watching the TV at the same time.

The two of us could barely finish the call, we both were that devastated. He was one of the most incredible, honest and genuine newscasters that I have ever had the privilege of watching in my generation, and I cannot begin to imagine what MSNBC will be like without his admirable presence.

May you rest in peace Mr. Russert, the news genre, and the world in general will not be the same without you.

[Dean]

I had no idea who he was, but my condolences nonetheless.

[Ryo Hazuki]

RIP Mr. Russert.

[Louis]

He will be missed.