CBS meteorologist mourned after sudden death shortly after being on air.

Johnathan JonesJuly 17, 2023

A Beloved Meteorologist Passes⁤ Away⁢ Suddenly, Leaving ‍Colleagues and ⁤Fans Heartbroken

A‌ veteran meteorologist who‍ had‌ served New York City for years died⁣ suddenly ⁢and unexpectedly over the‌ weekend, her⁣ employer announced.

WCBS-TV announced on Sunday that award-winning meteorologist,⁢ Elise ‌Finch,⁢ died ‍at age ⁢51 in‌ a New York ‍City-area hospital.

The station did not⁤ disclose⁢ her cause of death but ⁤remembered her fondly in a statement about her‍ passing.

It is with profound sadness that⁢ we share news of the passing of ⁤our beloved colleague, Elise ⁣Finch. ‍Our⁤ hearts are broken. Join us ⁢in ⁤keeping Elise’s husband Graig and daughter Grace⁢ in your thoughts and⁢ prayers during this difficult time.⁣ https://t.co/TL8pHUrlTT

— CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) July ⁢17, 2023

A⁢ Life Cut ‍Short, Leaving a Lasting Impact

“It is ‍with ⁣profound sadness that we share news⁢ of⁢ the passing of‍ our beloved Elise ⁣Dione ⁤Finch ‍Henriques,” ‍WCBS said in a ‌statement. “Elise‌ has been ⁤a friend and team member at WCBS for 16 years.”

Finch first joined⁤ the station⁣ in⁣ 2007 as a weekend meteorologist.

Last Sept. Finch ⁣was promoted to ‌mornings⁢ alongside⁣ anchors Mary⁣ Calvi‍ and Chris Wragge.

“Elise was ‍a ‌gifted and⁣ consummate professional who ⁤took great care with⁤ her work,” ‍WCBS said. “She ‍was also a wonderful ambassador⁣ in the community, including her hometown of Mount Vernon.”

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The New ‍York CBS News affiliate ‍concluded, ⁤“Elise married her ‍true⁣ love ⁤Graig Henriques, who she met at CBS ⁣New York … They have‍ a beautiful daughter named Grace, and ⁣we always treasured⁤ the stories she would ‍tell us about her ⁣wonderful life as ‌a mother. Truly, ⁢every day ‌was a good day ⁣when ⁤we were with Elise, and we will‌ miss ⁢her dearly.”

Finch died sometime ‌after Friday’s broadcast.

A number of⁤ her former colleagues, ‍including ⁣Wragge,‍ remembered‌ her in tributes ⁣posted on⁣ Twitter.

“My heart is broken. ‍Our‌ team will never be‌ the same. No one matched musical wits ‍better. I’ll miss you ⁢much,” Wragge wrote.

My heart is broken. Our team will‍ never‌ be the same. No ⁢one matched musical⁢ wits ‌better. I’ll miss‌ you⁣ much.‌ ⁦@CBSNewYork⁩ ‌pic.twitter.com/Lp2zP60GZu

— Chris ‌Wragge (@ChrisWragge)⁤ July⁢ 17,⁤ 2023

Anchor Jessica Moore described Finch as “fiercely loyal”⁣ and a “consummate professional.”

“But above‍ all ⁤she was completely⁣ devoted to her family, especially her daughter‍ Grace. I love you so ⁤much, my ⁤friend.⁢ Heaven now has an angel like ‌no other,” Moore said ⁤in a tribute online.

Elise was fiercely‍ loyal to those she loved,⁣ a‌ straight shooter, a consummate professional, and made me laugh ⁣until ⁢I cried. But ‍above ⁢all she was completely devoted ⁣to her ⁣family, especially her daughter Grace. I ⁢love you so much, my⁤ friend.⁢ Heaven now has an angel like⁤ no other pic.twitter.com/tczwxgTXGT

— ‌Jessica Moore‍ (@JessicaMooreTV) July 16, 2023

Network reporter Tony Aiello posted a ‍video tribute to the ‌late meteorologist.

“Elise ⁤Finch‌ loved music. The song of her life deserved‍ many‍ more verses,” he wrote.⁢ “Her gifts were ⁢many, and so‍ too the lives she touched. ⁤My deepest condolences⁣ to Graig ⁢and ⁣little Grace, her ⁤parents⁤ and sister, and all our CBS2 ⁢family.”

Elise ⁢Finch⁤ loved music. The⁢ song of her life deserved ⁣many more verses.

Her gifts were‌ many, and‌ so too‌ the ⁢lives she touched.

My‍ deepest‍ condolences to⁣ Graig and little⁤ Grace, her parents and sister, and ⁣all our CBS2‌ family. pic.twitter.com/VASGsIrnEO

— ‍Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) July 17, 2023

Finch ⁤worked in a⁣ number of smaller markets‍ before she joined WCBS in New York ⁤City and spent time in⁣ Phoenix, Ohio and Minnesota,‍ Variety reported.

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