NBC’s Russert Dies of Heart Attack at 58

By Eric on June 13, 2008

Very sad news today from NBC.

Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,” died Friday after a sudden heart attack at the bureau, NBC News said Friday. He was 58.

Russert was recording voiceovers for Sunday’s “Meet the Press” program when he collapsed, the network said. He and his family had recently returned from Italy, where they celebrated the graduation of Russert’s son, Luke, from Boston College.

No further details were immediately available.

Update: Emotional reflections from NBC Political Director Chuck Todd:

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