Condolences are pouring in after the sudden death of Alice Stewart, former adviser to Texas Senator Ted Cruz and CNN political commentator, who passed away on Saturday morning in a Virginia neighborhood.
Stewart, 58, who worked for Senator Cruz during his 2016 GOP campaign, is believed to have suffered a medical emergency, but the official cause of death has not been determined, and foul play is not suspected.
Ted Cruz took to Twitter to express his sorrow, calling Stewart a wonderful, talented, and dear friend who loved America fiercely. He paid tribute to her faithful witness to her Savior Jesus and wished peace and comfort to her loved ones.
Before joining Cruz’s team, Stewart worked for several other politicians, including Mike Huckabee, Michele Bachmann, and Rick Santorum. Santorum shared his condolences, remembering Stewart as a faithful witness to her Savior.
Stewart joined CNN before the 2016 presidential election and was active within the network until her untimely death. She posted a photo on social media hours before she passed, announcing her latest CNN appearance.
Following the news of Stewart’s death, tributes and condolences continued to pour in from colleagues and fans.
Poppy Harlow described Stewart as whip smart, deeply thoughtful, and always kind, expressing her love and support for Stewart’s family. Ana Navarro-Cárdenas highlighted Stewart’s kindness, decency, and hard work, emphasizing the role of faith in her life.
