Tim Russert has died from a heart attack

who cares?

I am fearful of who will become Russert's replacement.

The biggest political influence in my lifetime has gone. Tim was a true journalist. If your on the left or the right you cant deny his fairness as a journalist. His love and passion for politics was as deep as his love for sports. As a political junkie I now have better understanding of how fans of John Lennon felt after his untimely death. He will be missed and his legacy will live on forever through the lives of the people he touched.

Russert dies and R. Kelley is acquitted? the world is a silly place.

death is a shitty thing . never take anything for granted .

My friend caught me crying when i heard this news and i found myself searching for an explanation that sounded reasonable, but to no avail. A deep sense of loss has gripped my being and i hope that there is journalist out there able to fill the gap that has been torn out of the media. RIP Lil Russ :)

Russert's passing is a tragic loss for his family, the media, and for our country. If it is Sunday, somehow it won't quite be the same Meet the Press anymore.

We mourn the loss of Tim Russert, and we pray for his family in this time of great loss. The nation is loosing one of it's journalist heroes.

Perhaps it's not too much to expect that other journalists respect Tim Russert's legacy by doing their homework and getting the truth out to the rest of us in an impartial manner while teaching future reporters to do likewise by way of example.

Until now, I never thought about who was the best in today's news' rooms. I see we all feel it now.

Sunday will be so lonely without Tim. I'm so sad. We lost a true newsman.

Mr.Russet really was an outstanding journalist.One could tell he was objective and fair,and he maintained his sense of humor throughout his career.He will be missed by many people around the world.My heart goes out to his family-what an unexpected tragedy.

Earlier this afternoon, as my father called to wish me an early Happy First Father's Day, he told me that NBC news anchor Tim Russert had died from sudden heart attack.

This may seem an odd thing to strike one with such affect, but not if you knew that this man was not "just a news anchor".

Meet the Press became a perfect forum for my father and I to engage in a right of passage that I do not think many still participate in. The ages old debate between young and old, naive and seasoned, father and son.

As I started to follow politics on my own I continued to watch Meet the Press when I could, or when I heard of a particularly interesting topic or (even better) guest. Tim Russert was beyond good at his job, I can't think of a more consummate professional. The amount of respect he garnered was never abused, flaunted, or even acknowledged by himself.

Anyone who knows a little about Tim knows he had an extremely strong bond with his father, "Big Russ", and that he wrote a book detailing their relationship.
I can't help but feel the pain of his family, as he as outlived Big Russ and leaves a son behind, so close to another Father's Day, and my first. I will never forget his influence upon my interest and perspective in the world of politics. And I will certainly never forget the role he played in strengthening the bond with my own father.

You will be missed. In memory of Tim Russert.

I guess now he's gonna meet the god. Too soon?

Rest in Peace.

RIP, Timmy.

this is a shock and only 58 years old he will be truely miss and his legacy will live on

I have, for countless Sunday mornings, awoken to the political interviews and opinions expressed on Meet the Press with Tim Russert. Tim Russert was an important journalist and a person I personally looked up to and admired. Thank you Tim Russert for your inspiration and your service to the political discussion.

I always had a love for politics and news. When I first seen Meet the Press I knew I found something that will change my life forever. Tim Russert was not bias with any of the politicians, he never went right or left, and he was able to be neutral and understanding. He was the go to man if I wanted the truth on issues, and I will miss that dearly.

I am still very saddened and very shocked. He did such interesting and honest reporting.

one of the only reporters to really go at anyone with hard hitting questions...he never backed down and always stayed true to his thoughts...who will step in to take his place?

It's a tragedy to lose such a man, whose work, a true journalist, has affected so many of us. However, I love the idea, that we're not going to remember him through rose colored glasses simply because he's passed, but solely because he was truly man who loved what he did, and loved his family even more. It's gonna be strange not seeing him on Sunday.

This is so tragic. Everyone in my office is shocked. I remember being in high school and watching meet the press on my own and really liking it. I feel that people like this helped develop my idea of how people in the media should report and got me interested in discussing politics on my own.

It is truly unfortunate to loose such a man at a time like this when honesty and integrity are so lacking sometimes.

one of the few real journalists
its damn shame

I can't believe it--this is a great loss for journalism.

NOOO!

Very Sad... r.i.p

sad.

what a warm, passionate and honest journalist. this is heartbreaking.

Unfortunate loss of a very talented and honest individual. He will be missed.

Holy shit! I'm so shocked! I can't believe it! I just saw him on TV a couple days ago covering the 2008 presidential election. He wasn't that old. I feel the same way I did when Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter was killed.

Oh nooo! Mr. Potato Head died? So, so, sorry.

This is awful. He was the best. Meet the Press is such an important show. Tim Russert was hands down the best person and most trusted person in his line of work. He understood completely that how he felt about issues and his own personal opinions did not matter.

This is sooooooo sad. Tim Russert was one of the few real journalists left in the business...my prayers go out to his family.

Wow I didn't see this one coming, he seemed quite healthy. I didn't always agree with him, but damn he was a good journalist which I cant say for most of mainstream American press. He will be sorely missed.

This is so sad and he was only 58.

I am crushed to hear this. Just crushed.
"Meet The Press" has been regular viewing since I can't remember and Tim Russert was just like family.
I am so upset right now.

I seriously just said "What?!" out loud. My condolences.

fox news is rejoicing. one less legitamite reporter, one step closer to four more years of bushies.

This is horrible, he is one of the few newscasters I trusted to watch. He will be missed, GOD SPEED!!!!!

Such a shock! I remember his reaction after Obama became the presumptive nominee...with tears in his eyes, Mr. Russert talked of the opportunity and the joy to be a classroom teacher during such an historic time. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Happy trails Tim. Thanks for your passion, buddy.

Tim Russert felt like a curator of American democracy. His insight and fairness, truly made him a great man for this country.

Wow, another one of life's sad twist. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his friends and family....

Sorry to hear that, he was a good journalist in a time when we really need good journalism. I know he would have wanted to see how the election turned out as well.

My prayers goes for Him and his Family!

I'm shocked to see this. So sad. My condolences to his family.

I'm truly shocked.

OMG. Speechless! Such a huge loss.
Prayers to his friends and family.

This is the fron page story on MSNBC web site.

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

He was truly a great journalist by all standards.

"
The New York Times is reporting Tim Russert, NBC's Washington bureau chief and moderator of Meet the Press, suffered a heart attack and died this afternoon.

Around 1pmET this afternoon, Russert was conducting a political Q&A on MSNBC.com. We're told Russert collapsed while in the tracking booth at the Washington bureau. Russert was 58 years old.
"

OMG its is truely sad. One of our best journalist is gone and now we are only left with idiots.

How sad.