Olbermann Pays Tribute To His Departed Mother Marie (VIDEO)

Keith Olbermann's mother, Marie, passed away, and he offered a tender tribute to her on his show tonight. Olbermann, while acknowledging her sacrifices and hard work as a parent and school teacher, chose to focus on her extreme passion for the sport of baseball, a passion made famous by an extraordinary event involving Yankees infielder Chuck Knoblauch.

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Comments

[Robert Taggi]

07:32 PM on 04/19/2009

Kieth, I don't lke what you have to say much--well really not at all--but I did like your Mom and I'm sorry for your loss--havi­ng been through this myself--yo­u'll get over it kinda, but you never forget.

[ChairmanOfTheBoard]

11:50 PM on 04/11/2009

I know you probably don't read these comments keith but if you do, I would like to say that I thought your tribute to your late mom was awesome. I see where you get your humor from. I'm so sorry for your loss and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I never miss your show, i only wish you had more than 60 minutes and did a weekend spot. take care from a loyal viewer.

[stevier]

10:54 PM on 04/09/2009

Sincere condolence­s..

From your biggest fan...

[Javida]

09:41 PM on 04/09/2009

Keith your Mom was a natural comedian as well as baseball fan. A very fine lady.

[Tough2Name]

09:21 PM on 04/09/2009

Keith, you're so cool, calm and collected. I'm not. You're story brought tears - thank you for sharing it. I'm sorry for the loss of your mother. God bless.

[winstonian22]

09:07 PM on 04/09/2009

He didn't seem very sad considerin­g his mother died just a few days before. A tear..mayb­e?

[Ed Hubbard]

10:54 PM on 04/09/2009

I think he was working pretty hard to hold it together. You can see at about 1:30 - 1:40 that he gets choked up just before cutting away. Then, at the end, when he does his traditiona­l good night and good luck, they cut away and you can hear that he is pretty choked up. I admire Keith's willingnes­s to come on and do his job, holding it together for the show, and sharing this with us. My condolence­s to Keith and his entire family.

[patricklee5150]

06:05 PM on 04/09/2009

God Bless you Ketih.

[Raco]

09:14 PM on 04/09/2009

I'm no longer an Olbermann fan and don't watch him. But this tribute transends politics and got to me. Great comment earlier in the week Re: Justice Department and wiretaps. Might watch again.

[virgil19]

04:04 PM on 04/09/2009

Wow, what a perfect and moving tribute. It is certainly evident where Keith gets is strength. RIP, Marie. My sincere condolence­s, Keith. That interview is a treasure, no?

[Zengeist]

01:43 PM on 04/09/2009

What a great glimpse of a lovely woman. Your generosity and pride in sharing it is appreciate­d.

[Lalita Amos]

01:04 PM on 04/09/2009

What an excellent portrait he painted of his mother and his life with her.

What a dame. Keith. you're one lucky guy!

[Jo Manning]

12:28 PM on 04/09/2009

This was so endearing. What a wonderful lady.

[littleblackcat]

12:02 PM on 04/09/2009

Thanks for sharing your personal memories of your mom. Losing my dad in 2001 was nowhere near as hard as was losing my daughter in 1988. The emptiness never really goes away but with time the good memories help lessen it. Rather like filling a space with flowers. She gave you the strength you'll need.

[lady49]

09:27 AM on 04/09/2009

Mr. Olberman,
You are a great man with a kind heart. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

[lady49]

09:01 AM on 04/09/2009

Mr. Keith Olberman,

I always knew that you were are great man with a kind heart. I find you more genuinely phenomenal with your loving tribute to you mom.

What a fine gentleman you are. Keep up the good works. I know your mom was very proud of you.
My prayers are with you.

[lgwenmurphy]

05:28 AM on 04/09/2009

What wonderful memories you have of your mother and we thank you for sharing some of them. We all know now why you are always on your toes. She kept you there. Wonderful Mom. Proud Son.