Tim Russert Dies; Tom Brokaw Reports Tim Russert Dead at 58

“Meet the Press” host and NBC Washington bureau chief Tim Russert died earlier this afternoon from a sudden heart attack. Tom Brokaw reported the news at 3:39 today, saying that Tim Russert had died after collapsing earlier in the day at work. Tim Russert was 58.
Tim Russert had just returned from Italy with his family.
Tim Russert was recording voiceovers for “Meet the Press” when he collapsed.
What's Hot at PopCrunch?
Related Articles:
- Luke Russert Talks About Tim Russert on June 16 Today Show (Video)
- Russert Rainbow: Rainbow Shines After Tim Russert Memorial Service (Video)
- David Gregory to Replace Tim Russert as Moderator on “Meet the Press” (Video)
- Tom Brokaw Uninjured Following Three Car Accident, One Woman Dead
- Brian Williams to Fill in for Tim Russert on Meet the Press

