Tim Russert passes

It is sad to hear, and so young still (58). I definitely did not always agree with how he did his job, but when he was on the ball (to my thinking) he was electric. If there are things to take away from his life it is to be passionate about those thing you love, be there for your family, and be there for your friends and colleagues.

TPM:

Tim Russert has died of a heart attack, his family has told The New York Times.

No further details are available. More soon.

An emotional Tom Brokaw announces the grim news:

Crooks and Liars:

Update: John Amato. Wow, what shocking news. My heart goes out to his friends and family. When moments like these arrive, it’s a reminder to us all just how precious and fleeting our lives really are..