CBS radio is reporting that Tim Russert has had a fatal heart attack… nothing to cite yet…
Damn, Tim Russert’s death was just confirmed. Saw it on a CBS report. MSNBC
Two years older than me. 
HIs father outlived him. How horrid.
agreed - a parent should never outlive their child - it completely changed my folks when sis died. And this father’s son was a celebrity so he is going to be inundated with reminders of this event for a long time
I understand that Tim had just moved Big Russ (his dad) into assisted living about 10 days ago, so I am worried about his health, especially now…
Stan Winston has died .
Well it looks like it’s time to get to work then.
RIP Erick Wujcik
I wonder if anyone had him.
A smiley face would have been reassuring.
Cyd Charisse has danced her last.
Really? I can’t seem to confirm this anywhere.
Ah. Found it.
Johnny Buzhardt, who compiled an overall record of 71 wins and 96 losses during an eleven-season Major League Baseball career, has died at the age of 71. Buzhardt pitched for five big-league clubs, most notably the Chicago White Sox, with whom he won 32 and lost 20 from 1963 to '65.
2 time top fuel champion and current funny car driver Scott Kalitta died today in a fiery crash at Englishtown, New Jersey.
Wilbur Hardee , founder of the eponymous fast-food chain, has rung up the curtain and joined the choir invisible.
Jane McGrath, who was on my list last year but not this.
Comedian George Carlin dies at 71
Why are you awake in New England at this hour? I had hoped to make the announcement.
George Carlin, dead at 29 points.