Man. This is one of those times when the news makes my jaw drop open, when Brokaw announced it. Never saw that coming. He was amazing because I don't think I've ever seen anyone, on tv or not, as interested in the polictical process as he was. I've watched NBC news since Brokaw's days as anchor & so many times this year during the primaries, he would come on & just be like a kid in a candy store, talking about the process. November certainly will seem rather empty without him.

Damn, just damn...

He is only a few years older than my mom.

RIP Tim

I am very sad. I watched him on the today show for political commentary for years. He was so young. He will be missed.
My condolences go out to the entire family. You are in my prayers.

Unlike the bombastic blowhards who lead most shows with panel discussions, Russert wasn't in love with the sound of his own voice. He was intelligent, firm, hard-hitting, shrewd, wry, and polite without relying on yelling or over-talking. Sad to say, I truly think he's irreplaceable.

Oh wow. This is pretty disturbing.

My father is at that age. Because of the presidential campaign even I saw him on a weekly basis.

I guess I'll go call my dad now...

He was a titan of MSM, truly one of the most reputable, honest, and unbiased members of the class. Now that's not saying much for the MSM, unfortunately, but their overall lack of class makes Russert's professionalism and work ethic all the more awe-inspiring.

I can't imagine anyone else on MTP. I don't envy whoever they get to replace him.

So he was recording the voice-overs? Did he have the interview segments taped already? It would be interesting/sad if we got to see him one more time this Sunday.

i can't believe this. =(

He was a legend and will be sorely missed. There is no one better than Tim Russert.

R.I.P.

I always liked him when I saw him on TV; he was just a genuinely likable guy. The election coverage will be poorer for his loss.