Elise Finch leaves behind her daughter, Grace, and her husband.
CBS shared in their statement: “Above all, Elise was a fiercely loving and devoted mother to her daughter Grace and wife to Graig Henriques, who is a photojournalist at WCBS.”
Elise Finch, whose full name is Elise Dione Finch Henriques, notably sat alongside co-host Cindy Hsu for the network’s morning newscast.
She started as a weekend meteorologist for New York City’s WCBS back in 2007 in what was a 16-year-long career, per a statement from CBS News.
Elise Finch's fans are taking to social media to remember the anchor.
omg i just saw that elise finch died . i am shocked.she just lit up the screen when she did the weather. my condolences to her family and friends
— eileen548 (@eileen548) July 17, 2023R.I.P Elise Finch
I’m really devastated
The statement continues: "Elise was a gifted and consummate professional who took great care with her work.
"She was also a wonderful ambassador in the community, including her hometown of Mount Vernon."
The outlet added: "Above all, Elise was a fiercely loving and devoted mother to her daughter Grace and wife to Graig Henriques, who is a photojournalist at WCBS.
"Elise passed away at a local hospital. The cause of death has not been determined.
"Elise was 51 years old."
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