The CNN family is mourning the loss of political commentator
Alice Stewart.
Law enforcement officials informed CNN that Alice's body was discovered
outdoors in the Bellevue neighborhood of Northern Virginia during the
early hours of May 18th.
Authorities have ruled out foul play,
attributing her passing to a presumed medical emergency.
She was 58 years old.
In an e-mail sent out to the CNN staff on
Saturday,
Mark Thompson, the network CEO,
said, Quote, Alice was a dear friend and colleague to
all of us at CNN.
A political veteran and an Emmy award-winning journalist who brought
an incomparable spark to CNN's coverage.
Known across our bureaus not only for her political savvy
but for her unwavering kindness,
our hearts are heavy as we mourn such an extraordinary
loss.
Alice joined CNN ahead of the 2016 election as a
political analyst.
She made regular appearances on air to provide insight on
the political news of the day,
including her most recent appearance on The Situation Room with
Wolf Blitzer.
Days ago on May 17th,
in a sheer display of how much she genuinely enjoyed
her job,
Alice posted a photo from her appearance on the segment
to X with a caption Quote I always enjoy joining
Wolf Blitzer on CNN.
Talking politics with me, Amiga Maria Cardona Wolf Blitzer re
shared Alice's photo after learning of her passing Writing quote
I'm so sad that my friend and CNN colleague Alice
Stewart has passed away. It was only yesterday when she
joined Maria Cardona and me for her always excellent political
analysis.
She was a very special person and we will miss
her.
May she rest in peace and may her memory be
a blessing.
Fellow CNN political commentator Maria Cardona also took to X
on May 18th after learning the news of Alice's passing.
She writes quote, I am turned inside out at this
tragic news.
Alice and I were like sisters from opposite ends of
the political aisle.
We debated, but with respect.
I will miss her dearly,
but seems God needed some top notch communications help.
In addition to being a great political commentator,
Alice also served as the communications director for Texas Senator
Ted Cruz's 2016 GOP presidential campaign.
In a May 18th post on X,
the Senator writes quote, heartbreaking.
Alice was wonderful and talented and a dear friend,
and she loved America fiercely.
She lived every day to the fullest and she will
be deeply missed.
May God's comfort and peace be upon her.
Loved ones rest in peace.