Alice Stewart, a CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser, has died. She was 58 years old.
Per CNN, law enforcement officers found Stewart’s body outdoors in the Belle View neighborhood in Virginia on Saturday, May 18. As of this time, no foul play is suspected. Officers believe a medical emergency occurred prior to Stewart’s passing.
Alice Stewart, CNN commentator and former Republican adviser, died suddenly outside her home. She was 58 years old. 🙏
— SULLY🇺🇸 (@SULLY10X) May 18, 2024
Here she is yesterday. 👇 pic.twitter.com/03aQh1OROp
CNN Political Commentator Alice Stewart Dead at 58
Once the news of Alice Stewart’s passing broke, CNN CEO Mark Thompson released a statement on her death.
“Alice was a very dear friend and colleague to all of us at CNN,” Thompson said. “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.”
Heartbreaking. Alice was wonderful and talented and a dear friend. And she loved America fiercely.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 18, 2024
She lived every day to the fullest, and she will be deeply missed. May God’s comfort and peace be upon her loved ones. RIP. https://t.co/rXN6iugepM
Texas Senator Ted Cruz also posted about her passing on X. Stewart and Cruz worked together on one of Cruz’s campaigns.
“Heartbreaking. Alice was wonderful and talented and a dear friend,” Cruz stated. “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. RIP.”
This is a developing story.