Shocked.

I'm shocked about Tim Russert's death, as I suspect you are. 58 is too young to go, in general, but Tim was full of life and passion for his work and his family.

WASHINGTON - Tim Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and the moderator of “Meet the Press,” died Friday after being stricken at the bureau, NBC News said Friday. He was 58.

Russert was recording voiceovers for Sunday’s “Meet the Press” broadcast when he collapsed, the network said.

I met him only once, but was around him several times, and always had a nice impression of him.

Russert was best known as host of “Meet the Press,” which he took over in December 1991. Now in its 60th year, “Meet the Press” is the longest-running program in the history of television.

His writing about his family leaves a nice legacy for his son Luke, who co-hosts a sports show on satellite radio with James Carville.

He had recently returned from Italy, where his family was celebrating the graduation of Russert’s son, Luke, from Boston College.

Brian Williams and Andrea Mitchell reflect.