Alice Stewart, CNN Political Commentator, Dies at 58
variety.comMichaela Zee Alice Stewart, a CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser who worked on several Republican presidential campaigns, has died.
She was 58. Stewart’s body was found outdoors in a northern Virginia neighborhood early Saturday morning, CNN reported. Law enforcement officials told the cable news outlet that no foul play is suspected and believe a medical emergency occurred. “Alice was a very dear friend and colleague to all of us at CNN,” Mark Thompson, the network’s CEO, said in an email to staff on Saturday. “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.” Stewart joined CNN as a political commentator ahead of the 2016 election.
She was also a co-host of the “Hot Mics From Left to Right” podcast, alongside fellow CNN commentator Maria Cardona. Stewart started her career as a local reporter and producer in her home state, Georgia.
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