ET was there as celebrities, comedians and prominent journalists gathered to share a few laughs while honoring wounded soldiers.

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Highly respected news anchor Tom Brokaw will take over duties for the late Tim Russert on "Meet the Press" through at least the end of the 2008 presidential election, reports Variety.

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TIM RUSSERT's friends, family and colleagues gathered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to honor the late newsman. Now, watch the heartfelt eulogies delivered by Russert's son, LUKE, and California first lady MARIA SHRIVER.

Raising a partially filled glass of water, Luke said: "For Tim Russert, his glass was always half-full. … In my 22 years, I've never met anybody filled with so much optimism. … My dad was a force of nature, and now his own cycle in nature is complete. … I love you, Dad."

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Colleagues of TIM RUSSERT dedicated Sunday's edition of NBC's "Meet the Press" to the show's former host, who collapsed at work Friday and died of a heart attack at age 58. Russert's chair was left empty as former NBC news anchor TOM BROKAW and others reflected on the late newsman's life and career.

"His voice has been stilled," Brokaw said of the sudden death of Russert, who hosted "Meet the Press" for more than 16 years. He added that the goal of the tribute show was "remembering and honoring our colleague and our friend."

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NBC News Washington Bureau Chief TIM RUSSERT has died at 58, according to NBC News.

TOM BROKAW interrupted afternoon programming for a special report, announcing: "It is my sad duty to report this afternoon that my friend and colleague Tim Russert collapsed and died earlier this afternoon."

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An astounding array of celebrity items are going fast in the final hours of the RFK Memorial Auction at CharityBuzz.com! The online bidding is underway for a collection of one-of-a-kind experiences that include the opportunity to share a scene with JOHNNY DEPP in his new movie, play tennis with ANDRE AGASSI, have lunch with TOM BROKAW and even meet OPRAH WINFREY!

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