In Memoriam: Timothy "Big Russ" Russert

Statement from the Russert family on the passing of Timothy Joseph Russert – grandfather of NBC’s Luke Russert, father of the late Tim Russert:

“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Timothy Joseph Russert. While he was affectionately known to the world as “Big Russ,” he carried no more important nor meaningful titles than those of father, grandfather, great-grandfather, patriot and friend. He passed peacefully with his family at his side from natural causes at the age of 85.