Elise Finch's colleagues reveal heartbreaking details about the beloved CBS meteorologist's death at
METEOROLOGIST Elise Finch died unexpectedly, her heartbroken colleagues at CBS have said.
Tributes have poured in after the Emmy award-winning star, 51, died in a local New York City hospital on Sunday.
Her colleagues at WCBS have paid a heartbreaking tribute and said: “Her death is sudden and unexpected, leaving us all trying to understand how this could happen to our beautiful Elise.
“Truly, every day was a good day when we were with Elise, and we will miss her dearly.”
They said that Elise, who worked at WCBS for 16 years, was on the air as recently as Friday.
Her co-workers said: “Her dedication to the job was truly evident every day. Every major weather event, Elise reported on – many in the elements.”
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As part of its tribute, WCBS shared footage of Elise reporting in elements ranging from snow to storms.
The network said: “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.”
Elise, an avid Janet Jackson fan, joined the CBS New York weather team in April 2007 after working at NBC as a meteorologist for the "Early Today Show," MSNBC, and NBC Weather Plus.
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She starred on the morning news alongside other anchors such as Mary Calvi and Chris Wragge.
In September, Elise joined Cindy Hsu on the 9am newscast.
Journalists and meteorologists have paid tribute to Elise.
Anthony Mason, a senior culture correspondent at CBS, said he was “heartbroken” to hear of Elise’s death.
He said: “Elise had been a meteorologist at WCBS-TV since 2007 and was such a bright star on New York TV.”
WNBC weathercaster Dave Price said: “My heart aches after hearing of Elise Finch’s passing.
“To her husband, Graig [Henriques] & daughter, Grace — and to all our friends & colleagues at CBS New York, your extended family of NY area broadcasters is thinking of you tonight.”
Fox Weather star Amy Freeze said Elise was “always a pro,” while meteorologist Raphael Miranda described Elise’s death as a “huge and sudden loss.”
Miranda said: “Personally I always enjoyed watching Elise… her warmth and positivity jumped right through the screen.”
Emmy-Award-winning anchor Jessica Moore said: “Elise was fiercely loyal to those she loved, a straight shooter, a consummate professional, and made me laugh until I cried.
“I love you so much, my friend. Heaven now has an angel like no other.”
Wragge penned on social media: "My heart is broken. Our team will never be the same.
"No one matched musical wits better. I'll miss you much."
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CBS star Vladimir Duthiers said he was a huge fan of Elise’s music pieces.
New York City mayor Eric Adams said: “Elise Finch kept New Yorkers informed for over 16 years, even braving the toughest weather conditions herself to keep others safe.”
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