Alice Stewart, a veteran political adviser and CNN political commentator, has passed away at the age of 58. The cause of her death is currently unknown, but no foul play is suspected.
Stewart began her career as a local reporter and producer in Georgia before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas to be a news anchor. She later served as communications director for several Republican presidential campaigns including those of Mike Huckabee, Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, and Ted Cruz.
Born on March 11, 1966 in Atlanta, Stewart earned a degree in broadcast news and political science from the University of Georgia. She was remembered by colleagues as someone who 'told it straight' and brought understanding of Republican politics to CNN panels. She also co-hosted the podcast 'Hot Mics From Left to Right'.
Stewart served on the senior advisory committee at Harvard University's Kennedy School and was an avid runner.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson remembered Stewart as someone who believed politics was about making friends and not creating enemies.
In addition to her work in politics, Stewart had also done work for the Republican Party and conservative organizations. At CNN, she viewed herself as a faithful promoter of conservatism while the Republican Party reshaped itself under President Donald J. Trump.
Stewart last appeared on CNN on Friday on 'The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer'.
Information on her survivors was not immediately available.