Political commentator Alice Stewart, who most recently appeared as an analyst on CNN after working for several Republican presidential campaigns, died suddenly at the age of 58.
Stewart’s body was found outside in a Northern Virginia neighborhood after suffering a “medical emergency.” Police say no foul play was suspected.
“Alice was a dear friend and colleague to all of us at CNN,” Mark Thompson, the network’s chief executive, said in an email to staff on Saturday.
‘A veteran politician and Emmy Award-winning journalist who brought an unparalleled spark to CNN’s coverage, known throughout our offices not only for her political knowledge, but also for her unwavering kindness. “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn such an extraordinary loss.”
Political commentator Alice Stewart, who most recently appeared as an analyst on CNN after working for several Republican presidential campaigns, died suddenly at the age of 58. She is pictured last month at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Stewart was pictured yesterday on her own Instagram account writing: “It’s always a sunny day when you can join the great Wolf Blitzer.”
Stewart was pictured yesterday on her own Instagram account writing: “It’s always a sunny day when you can join the great Wolf Blitzer.”
She appeared to lead a relatively healthy lifestyle and just last month posted photos of herself participating in a 10-mile run, dubbed the Cherry Blossom Run, in Washington DC.
CNN broke the news about its own political commentator just before 5:30 pm Saturday night.
‘We have very sad news to tell you and I am very sorry to have to tell you. CNN commentator and Republican political strategist Alice Stewart has died.
‘Many of you knew her. She has been a staple in this network and has participated in many political panels, giving us deep insight into politics. You’ll remember that she was communications director for Senator Ted Cruz. She worked with Rick Santorum and Michelle Bachman, to name a few.
‘Alice and I started on television in Arkansas on local news. I was starting as an intern. As we both headed to CNN, she was always there with an encouraging smile or a text message as she climbed the stairs here.
CNN main anchor Wolf Blitzer paid his own tribute to Stewart. ‘Personally, I will miss her very much and am very sad to hear this news. She gave us all a lot of information and knowledge. “She was a very valuable piece of the team here at CNN.”
“We are all processing this news because it was so sudden,” Blitzer added.
Stewart was born on March 11, 1966 in Atlanta.
Stewart participated in a 10-mile run, dubbed the Cherry Blossom Run, in Washington DC last month.
Ed Goeas and Alice Stewart speaking on behalf of Michele Bachman in the spin room in 2012
