R.I.P.
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Tim Russert has just passed away.
The Meet The Press host suffered a heart attack on Friday, his family has said.
He was just 58.
Russert was at work at the NBC Studios in Washington, D.C., today when he was struck with cardiac arrest. He was unable to recover.
So sad.
Our condolences to his family on this very tragic and sudden loss.
Posted: June 13, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Tim russert was a man who was from my hometown, buffalo NY. He was a a proud graduate from canisus HS in the city and was a great journalist. He will be missed by his immediate family and the Buffalo community…he was a damn good journalist and i'm bummed that i wont get to watch him do the political debates in the 08 elections! RIP TIM!
Holy crap, I just saw Tim on telly the other night. How sad! Condolences to his family.
I am saddened by the death of Tim. He was such a fair journalist who won many, may awards. Now I hope he's in heaven with my husband talking politics.
Very sad he was a bright man.
For anyone who does not know who he is, it is a shame. Open your minds to the world beyond MTV guys! Bummer, he was a good commentator and he always gave Obama a good forum during debates.
I've met him a couple times and worked with him indirectly for a number of years now. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts are with his family.
SOME OF YOU PEOPLE ARE A COMPLETE EMBARASSMENT TO AMERICANS EVERYWHERE. IF YOU DONT HAVE ANYTHING PRODUCTIVE OR CIVIL TO SAY, JUST GO TO ANOTHER POST TO WRITE YOUR MIDLESS BULLSHIT THERE. ONE OF THE BEST POLITICAL REPRTS DIED, AND ALL SOME OF YOU CARE ABOUT IS BEING FIRST, AND ATTACKING A MANS BLOG YOU KNOWEINGLY ENTER. GET FUCKING LIVES AND HEARTS AND LEARN A LITTLE BIT ABOUT REAL NEWS, THEN YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHY SO MANY PEOPLE ARE UPSET ABOUT THIS. WHAT KIND OF WORLD DO WE LIVE IN WHERE SOMEONE LIKE HIM DIED AND SOME OF THESE FOOLS ON THIS BLOG ARE STILL UNPRODUCTIVE WASTES OF LIFE.
FIRST OF ALL I AM VERY SAD TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS. THE GUY WAS REALLY SMART. I REALLY LIKED HIS COVERAGE ON THE ELECTION.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DOESN'T KNOW WHO HE WAS HE WAS A RESPECTED JOURNALIST.
SDKJ WROTE WHO CARES! WE CARE. YOU FUCKING MORON I BET YOU IF IT WAS PARIS HILTON YOU WOULD CARE COZ SHE IS DAMN LIKE YOU.
that's so sad =[
and maybe you dumbasses should watch real news sometimes? think about it. there's more to life than LezLo and Parji.
Re: topo – We get it, but have some respect on the thread and don't be so abrasive.
RIP Tim Russert.
R.I.P. Tim, you had lots of fans and those fans will miss you, for those who have nasty things to say of someone they don't even know, my God have compasion on them……….you fuckin assholes!!!!
Great man, great journalist…great loss. You will be missed.
i am crying right now, i warship his show meet the press every sunday.
RIP TIM
we will not forget you.
I am so sad to hear of his loss. Tim was one of a handful of television journalists who I actually admired and respected.
TIM RUSSERT HAD A HEART OF GOLD.TOO BAD IT STOPPED WORKING!!!HE SHOULD HAVE WATCHED HIS DIET.AMERICANS ARE FAT SLOBS WITH GREASY BLOOD RUNNING THROUGH THEIR VEINS.NEXT IT WILL BE THAT FAT DISGUSTING CUNT PEREZ HILTON.FAT FUCKS.AMERICANS SUCK ASS!!!!
OMG. I'm shocked, really, loved him. He was from Buffalo, across he lake, and I loved seeing him on Meet The Press, he kept politics interesting, like his coverage of the Florida voting mess. Then he wrote a great book about his dad, and did interviews about his younger days and non-political stuff, he was awesome. Rest in Peace, Tim, you taught a lot of people about what was going on. Thanks.
Re: sdkj – Educated people do. Go back to reading your comics.
What a terrible, terrible loss for the world. Rest in Peace, Tim. You will be greatly missed. The world of political journalism won't be the same without you.
Re: topo – Ok, you need to go away and find a good shrink. You are beyond absurd…..THIS IS A TRIBUTE/BLOG decicated to a great man's passing. You are not even original and you certainly won't ever be in the position to suceed or fail, because you probably haven't left Mom's basement in years. Perez, thank you for posting about Tim Russert, it is nice to see so many nice tributes. Final thought to you PH, even if your Hot Topic doesn't sell out, embrace the moment for what you did and tried. Many, many a great man has tried and failed and tried and suceeded etc, etc…Milton Hershey for one example….have fun with it if, need be…there are always other projects on the horizen.
This fucking site doesn't work for avatars & registration - dumb tech people should be fired.
Re: hot k – i wanna cum in your mom's asshole
HOW SAD, SEEMED LIKE A NICE GUY. R.I.P FEEL BAD FOR HIS SON ,WITH IT BEING TO CLOSE TO FATHERS DAY:(
WHY TIM? WHY I ASK YOU WHY?
WHY COULDNT IT BE BILL O'REILLY? WHY?
How shocking and sad!!! Tim was one man who always seemed to absolutely love what he did and was a great example to all. He will be so terribly missed in the upcoming election this fall! RIP Tim Russert.
Re: sdkj –
Obviously you have no idea who this man is. He's one of the greatest minds in politics. How can you be so disrespectful at a time like this? RIP, Tim. I hope you & your white board are following the election from up above. I'm truly sad I won't be able to hear your commentary as this race forges on.
he died of a coronary embolism, which is a rare cause of myocardial infarctio (heart attack)
The Jesuit coadjutor passed away!
This isn't a shock…. fat, middle aged men don't last long…what a boring way to die! Hopefully this will teach people to shape up.
How horrible. My prayers are with his family.
Re: suz –
I bet your a fat whore! You suck!
This fucking sucks. He was really awesome.
so sad..:(….this guy was a political savant…i loved when a politician would try to lie and he would 'roll tape'…gonna miss him
I LOVE YOU TIM RUSSERT
This guy was a legend in journalism and politics - and apparently also a really great guy. May God bless and keep him.
Re: mj – whore i'm gonna rape you and cum in your eyes
SO SO Sad! I really liked him!
This is so awful. He seemed like a really nice man.
RIP. So sad…
I am so saddened by his passing. This further proves that the good die young. He has inspired so many through his wonderful reporting of all things political. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will truly be missed by the masses.
This is so incredibly sad.
This is so sad. I am in shock. I can't imagine not seeing his face every Sunday morning. My condolences to his family.
I can't believe it ;( seems SO unreal
i am saddd now
~Shocking~….. unexpected news…Very, very sad….:((
Very sad. Just goes to show ya that you never know when your number is up! Gotta be ready for the hereafter.
BILL O'REILLY RULES.
Isn't it funny how fat, gay boy Perez doesn't say one nasty thing about this guy but when it comes to a Republican he's all over them living or dead. Geesh fattie show a little more liberal bias your f-ing gay dumbass.
I am heartbroken.
If you want to learn about journalistic integrity, look to Tim Russert.
Truly sad, what an awesome man. Rest in peace now, to young to go.
Maybe he was reviewing the Dem pres debate he moderated and realized what a total duche he was. RIP- asshole!
The pride of Buffalo, the city that never gets a break. RIP.
Oh WOW, I love that show.
R.I.P YOU WERE A GREAT MAN!!!
This is just so sad. He is such a class act and wonderful family man. So glad his family got to spend some time together after his son's graduation in Europe. He will be missed!
For those of you who don't know who Tim Russert was, MSNBC website has a lot of information about him including his incredible accomplishments. This guy was the real deal. No one even comes near his style professionally and personally. The man loved his job and he treasured his family. He was a total class act. Rest in Peace.
ARE YOU KIDDING?!
I soooooooo enjoyed him and his commentaries. No way! :*(
OMG this is so sad. He was such a smart guy and such a class act. I'm in total shock… I don't think there's a journalist that I've trusted more in my lifetime than Tim. I remember back to the 2000 election, weeks before the election he had his little white board out and he wrote just three words on it, "FLORIDA FLORIDA FLORIDA" and I've respected him so much since. What a loss to the news world, journalism, and the world in general cuz he was just such a great guy. Election year won't be nearly the same without him. Rest in peace Tim, we'll miss you terribly.
DAMN! I watch him every week! I'm in shock!
omggggg he was my favorite!! this is so sad
Not my Tim! I loved this guy. R.I.P.
RIP dogg
The good die young. This is sooo damn sad!
Re: B-Gizzle – i love u
OMG! I loved him & his dry erase-boards during the elections! He explained everything so well. I'll miss him & his board this election (and all future ones).
As much as I dislike the ideology of the Left I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Russert's death. Rest in Peace.
MC CAIN 08!
Re: jacko –
SHOW RESPECT TO THE DEAD, YOU LOOK LIKE A LOSER TALKING ABOUT STUPID SHIT WHILE A MAN OF GREAT RESPECT HAS DIED. GROW UP.
I adored him. This is so very upsetting. I feel heartbroken for his family. He was a phenomenal man whose enthusiasm for politics was contagious….
Tim Russert was an ispirational man, the gold standard or journalism and the world is a much poorer place without his work.
Tim Russert was a decent and passionate guy. He will be missed.
Our prayers go to the family. We will miss this tough but fair non bias reporter . PEREZ THIS IS A PERSON YOU SHOULD STUDY AND TRY TO BE LIKE.
Wow. How shocking and sad. Tim was a very thoughtful journalist and really a gentleman. One of the last real journalists on television. I loved his stories about his family.
i'm gonna miss him
God bless him.
This is a sad day….he will be missed.
omg :'( this is soo sad i used to watch his show and looked fwd to his smiling face…he wont even get to cover the election come november
Look at him. The FAT CUNT was a walking heart attack. I'm surprised he made it this long. Maybe he should have laid off the goddamn steaks, donuts and fried chicken. He also should't have been getting fist fucked by Romanian whores. All that punch fisting is hard on you and his heart just fell out of his gaping wide anus. Damn that's nasty. Didn't he like to eat shit and smear it on his body? Happy Friday cunts, xoxoxoxo
Carlie Gurl from N Long Beach
Like you actually knew who he was, Mario.
a great family friend who will be missed but never forgotten
that's just insane. I enjoyed watching him on meet the press. You know he really wanted to see this election year turn out. So sad.
He was a great journalist, fair and came from a blue collar background. He never forgot his roots. Thanks for mentioning his sudden death. Sympathy is extended to his family and his father
So sad. Condolences to his friends and family. He will be missed.
Re: shock – he wasn't on the news every night stupid fucking foreigner
Re: Carly –
KARMA WILL BITE U IN THE ASS FOR THIS STATEMENT SO HARD IT IS NOT A JOKE, WATCH YOUR BACK, BECAUSE WHAT U SAY IS ALWAYS HEARD.
Re: suz –
rot.in.hell.
One of my favorite books is Russert's "Big Russ and Me" about his childhood and his relationship with his father. I gave it to my father on the Father's Day before he passed away. He loved the book, and so did I.
I hope his children and family know that he was a special man, even to those of us who never met him. He'll be doing the election coverage for the Angels in Heaven.
Rest in Peace Tim. You helped me understand our crazy election process and never belittled your viewers or guests. Meet the Press will forever have an empty chair.
Okay, okay, okay, you guys who keep posting about the failed Hot Topic Line. We all get it. Yesterday was Perez bashing day. Today is honor Tim Russert day. Do you really think Perez reads the posts? If he had time to read the posts, he would just flip by your fucked up comments anyway. It's a nice day here, finally, in PDX, and you are bumming me out. Tim Russert passed away today, and it truly makes me sad. But stop with the HOT TOPIC bullshit. It hasn't even launched nationally yet. If you really WANT it to fail, quit posting about it. It makes me want to buy it just to spite some of you fuckwads.
My condolences to his family. Very sad and very young.
Unlike a majority of Americans, Tim Russert and those who realize the magnitude of his loss, represent the brains and concerns for our country.
THE REST OF YOU IGNORANT FOOLS ARE NOTHING BUT BABY MAKING, SHALLOW, AND DISGUSTING INGRATES WHO SHOULD BE STERILIZED AND BURNED ALIVE. HAVE SOME RESPECT.
Life is so short.
My God be with his family at this time of sorrow.
God bless his sole.
I am shocked. By the look of his tenth chin he looks like the picture of health. Why are people shocked when tubbies have early heart attacks? Prevention people!
Oh, what sad news. At first I thought you meant his show was cancelled. He was such a good person. Wrote books about his father, a garbage man in Buffalo. So loving. And such a great informative newsperson. We will miss him!
my husband and i watched him every sunday, he was the most objective reporter out there! he will be missed terribly…prayers to his fam! rest in peace!
This is shocking and devastating news. He was such a learned, yet warm individual that helped me to become more excited about politics. He will so very much be missed. My thoughts are with his family during this time. RIP, Tim, and thank you for your great service to this nation as one of the most well respected journalists in this era.
This is very sad. I always liked to watch him. NBC/MSNBC won't be the same.
This is just the saddest thing. He was the best of both worlds. Frighteningly bright and articulate, but someone you know it would be fun to go have a beer with. I loved when he was on the Today Show and he, Matt and Ann would get all snarky with each other. Always so funny. I am, however, so shocked that so many people don't know who he is yet can manage to operate a computer. I'd think you morons would be rocking in a corner somewhere. What say, just for today, you pretend to be human beings and have a little respect. No one thinks your remarks are funny, ironic, or in any way meaningful. They just interrupt the rest of us who are trying to remember a truly remarkable man.
Tim Russert………A wonderful person has just died………..Political Jorrnalist, father, son and husband of the highest quality……….admired by all…. envied by most………is gone. 17 years of Sunday mornings were spent with him……..
He was the real deal………Pop Culture is cool………but if you do not know what is going on in your Government……or don't care…then go back to your Meth habit and Crack Pipe and keep watching for some 15 minutes of Fame Whore/Dude…….crotch shots……because you don't have the intelligence to look at The Big Picture and know we just lost someone that is irreplacable……….RIP TR……….Big Guy….you will be missed
that is to bad he was a really nice guy and i have been watching FOX NEWS all day since it happened
Hey Perez, how can you let so many of your 'fans' get away with all the negative bullshit they are saying regarding Tim Russert? All they care about is being 'First'. Maybe you shouldn't allow reader comments on this type of news?! It's very sad to see what some of these poor, pathetic people wrote
This man was a class act in everyway. TRUE journalist, educated man, law degree. Honest, which is so rare in this day and age. His interviews were captivating. He was a true family man with a deep sense of who he was. Treated people with respect, he actually was very religious too, but not many people knew that. Catholic. He is a man who truly will be missed. So sorry to his family.. he was celebrating his son graduating college and he died. I can't even imagine what his family is going through. to all the ignorant stupid people who say WHO IS HE? OR WORSE WHO CARES? Go and get an education… BE MORAL FOR ONCE! Your so Pathetic and i'm actually embarrassed for you that you can say something so heartless. RIP TIM
So very said - Russert was a great newsman, and an excellent speaker. He will be missed. So young to go!
Re: Carly – I bet your mother is really proud of you.