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06-13-2008, 04:01 PM
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Tim Russert dies at 58
Tim Russert dies at 58
 (CNN) -- 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. In 1985 he supervised live broadcasts of the "Today" show from Rome, negotiating an appearance by Pope John Paul II -- a first for American television Newsman Tim Russert dies at 58 - CNN.com Last edited by Spencer Collins; 06-14-2008 at 05:15 AM. 
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06-13-2008, 04:25 PM
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Re: Tim Russert dies at 58
He was one of the better ones, that's for sure...He tried to keep journalism within his work and shied away from punditry...
He'll be missed a helluva lot more than any pundit...
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06-13-2008, 04:28 PM
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Re: Tim Russert dies at 58
Truly one of the most dedicated political journalists of the age.
His work shall live on and he will be missed.
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06-17-2008, 01:50 AM
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Re: Tim Russert dies at 58
Great Meet The Press special this past Sunday,not a dry eye in the studio or in my home.
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