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<\/figure>\nStewart was called \u201ca very dear friend and colleague\u201d by the network\u2019s CEO, Mark Thompson, in a memo sent to staff after the news of her death.<\/p>\n
\u201eA political veteran and Emmy Award-winning reporter who added a unique spark to CNN\u2019s coverage. She was known across our bureaus not only for her political knowledge but also for her unwavering kindness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt breaks our hearts to think about such a terrible loss.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stewart was seen on CNN on Friday, not long before she died.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always a sunny day when you can join @mariacardonadc and the great @wolfblitzer on #CNN!\u201d she wrote under a picture of the three of them on Instagram.<\/p>\n
It turned out that the picture was her last post on the media site.<\/p>\n
In the hours since Stewart\u2019s death, both Blitzer and Cardona have spoken out.<\/p>\n
According to Blitzer, she was always invited to appear on her show because they thought they would learn something from the conversation. Dean said this on CNN Newsroom.<\/p>\n \u201cShe helped people understand what was going on better, which is why we will miss her so much.\u201d<\/p>\n She told Stewart that she and she were going to record an episode of their podcast together on Saturday.<\/p>\n Carona said on CNN Newsroom, \u201cI just can\u2019t believe that she\u2019s gone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI want everyone to know what a unique person she was, especially in this line of work.\u201d You know that politics today can be so disgusting and filthy, and Alice was such a kind, bright person.<\/p>\n \u201cWE\u2019RE ALL SORRY\u201d CNN host Jim Acosta said on X (which used to be Twitter) that his \u201cheart is broken.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve known each other since the 2012 election.\u201d We had so many wonderful weekends spent talking politics with @MariaTCardona. They were always so passionate, but they were also always polite and kind. I loved my friend Alice. Rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n Alyssa Farah Griffin, another political commentator on CNN, is \u201cgutted.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAlice Stewart was smart, sassy, funny, and most of all nice.\u201d Griffin wrote, \u201cShe felt like she was from a different time, a better one where we could disagree with grace.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ll never forget how nice she was to me when I was down. Love to those who are closest to her.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSad news about Alice Stewart, our beloved and talented commentator. Terrible. \u201cThat hurts all of us,\u201d CNN\u2019s Jake Tapper wrote.<\/p>\n CNN\u2019s Kaitlan Collins agreed with that.<\/p>\n \u201cI just heard terrible news about our coworker Alice Stewart. \u201cHer kindness is the most important thing that people will remember about her,\u201d Collins wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cAlice and I worked together at CNN for years, and she was my favorite Republican,\u201d wrote Keith Boykin.<\/p>\n \u201cWe didn\u2019t always agree, but she was always polite and respectful.\u201d \u201cMay she rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n REPORTER TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS She later moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, to work as a news anchor.<\/p>\n Stewart then became the person in charge of communications for Governor Mike Huckabee.<\/p>\n She did the same thing when he ran for president in 2008.<\/p>\n Stewart was the communications director for both Michele Bachmann (Republican candidate for president in Minnesota) and Rick Santorum (Republican candidate for president in Pennsylvania) during their 2012 campaigns.<\/p>\n The last job she had was as communications director for Ted Cruz\u2019s 2016 campaign for senator in Texas.<\/p>\n Since 2016, before the election, Stewart has been a political commentator on CNN.<\/p>\n A number of politicians, including Cruz, have sent their condolences.<\/p>\n It breaks my heart. Alice was wonderful, smart, and a dear friend. \u201cShe loved America very much,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cShe loved every moment of her life, and we will miss her a lot.\u201d May God\u2019s comfort and peace be with her family and friends. Rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n Chris Christie, who used to be governor of New Jersey, wrote that the news \u201cstunned and saddened\u201d him.<\/p>\n \u201cShe was very knowledgeable about politics and a great person to talk to about anything.\u201d Christie went on, \u201cI will miss Alice and pray for her family.\u201d<\/p>\n (\u201cAWFUL NEWS\u201d) \u201cI am very sorry to hear about Alice Stewart. When it comes to political news and views, we will all miss her lively personality. \u201cThe political world is a little less bright,\u201d someone wrote on X, which used to be Twitter.<\/p>\n Someone else wrote, \u201cI\u2019m still processing this terrible news.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy deep, heartfelt condolences to her loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cA real asset to CNN\u2019s lineup,\u201d said someone else about Stewart.<\/p>\n May the thought of her bring you peace.<\/p>\n CNN political commentator Alice Stewart died suddenly. She was 58 years old. Stewart\u2019s body was found early Saturday morning in northern Virginia\u2019s Belle View neighborhood. The cause of death has not been found yet. But there is no sign of foul play. CNN reported that officials at the scene think Stewart may have had a…<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/tearsoffaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-80.webp\")
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After hearing the sad news, some of Stewart\u2019s other CNN coworkers paid tribute to her.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/tearsoffaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-69.webp\")
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Stewart started her job as a reporter and producer in Georgia, where she was born in Atlanta.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/tearsoffaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/6-31.webp\")
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On social media, Stewart fans have shared their sadness over the shocking death.<\/p>\n