Tim Russert dies at 58

[Bouncer]

The network said he collapsed at work Friday. He was taken to Washington's Sibley Memorial Hospital where he died, the hospital confirmed.

Newsman Tim Russert dies at 58 - CNN.com

[Timma]

I am speechless. He is from my hometown and always returned to help out. So young to die.

[Bouncer]

yea, he always seemed like a real guy that actually enjoyed his job. he just got back from Italy celebrating his sons graduation. very sad.

[Scrumhalf]

Very sad. Reminds me of this thread I posted a while ago:

http://www.superiormuscle.com/forums...morrow-you-may

As I said in my earlier post:

I have always made it my credo to never go to bed bearing grudges or with anything but pleasant thoughts in my mind, because who knows, I may not wake up.

So, today, I am going to hug my kids a few extra times before bed. Life is short as it is and one often has no control over one's checkout time, so to be at peace with the world at all times is to me very important.

[Timma]

Im wondering if it was an aortic aneurysm. Ive known too many people suffering or even dying from that at an early age. To suddenly collapse and then die?

[Bouncer]

they say it was a massive heart attack. not sure if what you said is the same thing or not.

[NYCmitch25]

RIP brother

[Timma]

they say it was a massive heart attack. not sure if what you said is the same thing or not.

Well sort of. What i stated is where your aorta explodes. It's something that you have to catch right away to save someone. Not exactly the same thing as a heart attack, but involves the heart.

[NYCmitch25]

isnt that the same thing that happened to John Ritter?

[Timma]

isnt that the same thing that happened to John Ritter?

Yep thats the same thing.

[coffee-guy]

So, today, I am going to hug my kids a few extra times before bed. Life is short as it is and one often has no control over one's checkout time, so to be at peace with the world at all times is to me very important.

Well said - I've been doing my best to remember this myself...

[Gator_Mclusky]

He was my favorite Journalist. He was tough but fair and seemed to LOVE his job. Most of the time he had a smile on his face and was so proud of his father he wrote a book about him.

He will be missed......

[bigscott]

he was one of the best -- very sad