CBS New York is in a state of sorrow as they grieve the unexpected passing of Elise Finch, a beloved meteorologist. The station made the announcement on Sunday, revealing that Finch had tragically passed away in a hospital over the weekend. The exact cause of her death remains undetermined, as stated by WCBS. Elise Finch was 51 years old at the time of her untimely demise.
“Elise has been a friend and team member at WCBS for 16 years,” According to a statement issued by the station, “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. 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.”
In 2007, Elise Finch became a part of WCBS as a weekend meteorologist and had been prominently featured on the morning news. Her final appearance delivering the weather forecast took place on Friday, just two days before the station conveyed the unfortunate news of her passing. As her colleagues honored her on live television this morning, they struggled to hold back tears, acknowledging Finch as a radiant presence that illuminated their mornings.
Among those who shared their memories of Finch on Twitter is Jessica Moore, the anchor for weekend evenings.
“Elise was fiercely loyal to those she loved, a straight shooter, a consummate professional, and made me laugh until I cried,” Moore wrote. “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.”
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