Tim Russert 1950-2008
We have just been made aware of the passing of NBC’s Washington bureau chief and moderator since 1991 of Meet the Press, Tim Russert. He was known for his hard hitting questions and was as respected a political analyst as there is today. On the MSNBC website the report stated, “He was ‘one of the premier political journalists and analysts of his time,’ Tom Brokaw, the former longtime anchor of NBC Nightly News, said in announcing Russert’s death. ‘This news division will not be the same without his strong, clear voice.’” Russert died apparently of a heart attack. He was 58.
A sad day for all. I think “strong voice” is the best way to describe him. Thank you for letting me know and posting this. He was so very very young. Makes one think.
He was a giant. Since the days of Huntley & Brinkley I’ve watched NBC News. He was as good as a journalists gets…
When this news popped up on my computer at first I thought I was reading it wrong as I thought – “No, they don’t mean Tim Russert” but sadly, they did.
He was a news journalist that I trusted and respected and NBC is definitely going to miss him, as is the rest of the country.
Only 58 years old – how very sad, how very sad.
Linda-
WAY too young…
Mr. Russet was one who I always enjoyed.. I will miss his commentary a great deal..and will keep his book in a special place..
Confused-
I think we all will…
He was my favorite political pundit. This election year now officially sucks.
😦
Kwiz-
I could not agree more. How can we watch the finish line without Russert explaining what is happening???
He was, in my opinion, the best journalist out there in politics.
Starr-
I agree totally.