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Stewart's body was discovered outside Belle View, northern Virginia, early Saturday morning, with no foul play suspected and police estimating a medical emergency.
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CNN CEO Mark Thompson mourns the loss of political veteran and Emmy Award-winning journalist Alice, who was known for her savvy and kindness, expressing heavy hearts for her extraordinary loss.
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Stewart was born March 11, 1966, in Atlanta.
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Stewart, a former news anchor and communications director, began her career in Georgia before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas, where she served as Gov. Mike Huckabee's communications director.
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Stewart served as communications director for Bachmann, Santorum, and Cruz's 2016 GOP campaigns, and previously served as the director for Bachmann, Santorum, and Cruz.
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CNN hired Stewart as a political commentator for the 2016 election, frequently providing insights on current political news, including on "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer."
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CNN anchor Dana Bash, who has known Stewart for over two decades and first met her during the Huckabee campaign, described her as "somebody who told it straight."
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Stewart co-hosted the podcast "Hot Mics from Left to Right" with CNN pundit Maria Cardona and served on the senior advisory council of Harvard University's Kennedy School's Institute of Politics.
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CNN reports that Stewart, an avid runner, frequently shared photos from road races on social media, including the TCS New York City Marathon and the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile race.
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