Elise Finch, a meteorologist located in New York, died at the age of 51. On July 16, 2023, Finch’s employer, CBS News, announced this unfortunate turn of events. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Elise Dione Finch Henriques,” the CBS News Team said in a statement.
“Elise has been a friend and WCBS team member for 16 years. She joined the team as a weekend meteorologist in 2007 and was most recently seen on the morning news alongside Mary Calvi and Chris Wragge.” They also lauded Finch’s commitment, adding that “she took great care of her work.”
Finch received an Emmy Award for her meteorological programs. According to her CBS profile, Finch had worked at Fox and E! News, among other noteworthy news organizations.
Finch had previously succeeded in school. She earned a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism while attending Syracuse University. Finch’s cause of death has not yet been revealed. According to the New York Post, Finch died after obtaining medical attention for an undisclosed disease. Finch leaves behind her husband and child.
Elise Finch left a long-lasting impact on those around her.
Elise Finch’s husband, a CBS photojournalist, Graig Henriques, has yet to remark on her death. On the other hand, Finch’s friends, coworkers, and viewers have paid heartfelt tributes to the late meteorologist, demonstrating how deeply she influenced everyone she knew.
“Elise Finch loved music,” CBS News Reporter Tony Aiello tweeted. “Her life’s music deserved many more verses. Her gifts were numerous, as were the lives she affected. My heartfelt condolences to Graig and Grace, her parents and sister, and the CBS2 family.”
CBS News compiled Finch’s funniest moments on Monday morning, demonstrating her incredible sense of humor. Cindy Hsu began the video with a melancholy statement from Katelyn Spotten. “The death of a loved one does not mean they are no longer alive. Their spirit is still with us,” she remarked.
“Whenever you think about your memories and interactions with her, you smile,” John Elliott remarked. “In this profound sadness, you’re still moved by the music because you know how much it meant to her,” he continued.
