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As you have probably already read, Tim Russert has sadly passed away at the age of 58. The Emmy-winning Washington bureau chief for NBC News and moderator of “Meet The Press” died of a heart attack, but lived committed to bringing news, debate, and discussion of the issues to TV audiences.
Newsdesk would like to give their deepest condolences to his wife Maureen Orth, their son Luke, and his father Big Russ.
This article appears in June 13 • 2008.
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The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play. More by Richard Whittaker
