EntertainmentCNN's Alice Stewart dies suddenly at 58, just after on-air moments

CNN's Alice Stewart dies suddenly at 58, just after on‑air moments

Alice Stewart has passed away. The journalist and political commentator from Cable News Network died at 58. Just a day before her death, she appeared on the air.

A CNN journalist died at the age of 58. Alice Stewart appeared on air the day before her death.
A CNN journalist died at the age of 58. Alice Stewart appeared on air the day before her death.
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Ignacy Węgrzyn

12:56 PM EDT, May 19, 2024

Alice Stewart has passed away. The political veteran and political commentator for CNN was 58 years old. The American news channel announced the news of her death. According to information cited by CNN, the body of the well-known journalist was found in the Belle View neighborhood in northern Virginia on Saturday morning. The cause of death was said to be a "sudden medical incident."

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Mark Thompson, the CEO of CNN, also announced Alice Stewart's death. Stewart joined the network before the 2016 elections. In an email to CNN employees, Mark Thompson emphasized the 58-year-old's contribution to the network's development and atmosphere.

Alice was a very dear friend and colleague to all of us at CNN," CNN CEO Mark Thompson told staff in an email on May 18. "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 — stated the CEO as quoted by CNN's online service.

Who was Alice Stewart?

Alice Stewart was born on March 11, 1966, in Atlanta. She took her first steps in the profession as a reporter and producer. Her interest in journalism and politics led her to become a Little Rock, Arkansas, news presenter. Sometime later, she was promoted to Director of Communications in the office of Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.

The journalist also participated in the campaigns of Rick Santorum, Michael Bachmann, and Ted Cruz. Her skills and experience made her a remarkable figure in politics and journalism. At CNN, Alice Stewart commented on current political events, including on the program "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." According to CNN, the journalist appeared on screen in the program mentioned recently as Friday.

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