CNN Commentator Alice Stewart Found Dead at 58

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00:00 The CNN family is mourning the loss of political commentator Alice Stewart.

00:06 Law enforcement officials informed CNN that Alice's body was discovered outdoors in the

00:12 Bellevue neighborhood of Northern Virginia during the early hours of May 18.

00:17 Authorities have ruled out foul play, attributing her passing to a presumed medical emergency.

00:23 She was 58 years old.

00:25 In an email sent out to the CNN staff on Saturday, Mark Thompson, the network's CEO, said, quote,

00:33 "Alice was a dear friend and colleague to all of us at CNN, a political veteran and

00:39 an Emmy award-winning journalist who brought an incomparable spark to CNN's coverage, known

00:45 across our bureaus not only for her political savvy but for her unwavering kindness.

00:50 Our hearts are heavy as we mourn such an extraordinary loss."

00:55 Alice joined CNN ahead of the 2016 election as a political analyst.

01:00 She made regular appearances on air to provide insight on the political news of the day,

01:06 including her most recent appearance on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer just days

01:11 ago on May 17.

01:13 In a sheer display of how much she genuinely enjoyed her job, Alice posted a photo from

01:18 her appearance on the segment to X with a caption, quote, "I always enjoy joining Wolf

01:23 Blitzer on CNN talking politics with me amiga Maria Cardona."

01:28 Wolf Blitzer re-shared Alice's photo after learning of her passing, writing, quote, "I

01:34 am so sad that my friend and CNN colleague Alice Stewart has passed away.

01:40 It was only yesterday when she joined Maria Cardona and me for her always excellent political

01:45 analysis.

01:47 She was a very special person and we will miss her.

01:50 May she rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing."

01:54 Fellow CNN political commentator Maria Cardona also took to X on May 18 after learning the

02:00 news of Alice's passing.

02:02 She writes, quote, "I am turned inside out at this tragic news.

02:07 Alice and I were like sisters from opposite ends of the political aisle.

02:11 We debated but with respect.

02:13 I will miss her dearly but seems God needed some top-notch communications help."

02:19 In addition to being a great political commentator, Alice also served as the communications director

02:25 for Texas Senator Ted Cruz's 2016 GOP presidential campaign.

02:30 In a May 18 post on X, the senator writes, quote, "Heartbreaking.

02:35 Alice was wonderful and talented and a dear friend and she loved America fiercely.

02:41 She lived every day to the fullest and she will be deeply missed.

02:46 May God's comfort and peace be upon her loved ones.

02:50 Rest in peace."

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