Political commentator Alice Stewart who worked an analyst on CNN after working for several Republican presidential campaigns, has died suddenly at the age of 58.
Stewart’s body was found outdoors in the Bellevue neighborhood early on Saturday morning after suffering a ‘medical emergency’. Police say no foul play was suspected.
Officials believe Stewart suffered a medical episode, according to CNN.
‘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.’
No further information about the cause of death or survivors was available on Saturday.
Stewart was pictured on her own Instagram account only yesterday writing ‘It’s always a sunny day when you can join the great Wolf Blitzer.’
She appeared to lead a relatively healthy lifestyle and only last month posted photos of her taking part in a 10 mile run, nicknamed the Cherry