Elise Finch death updates CBS Weather Team NYC meteorologist dies at 51 as cause remains unknown

Publish date: 2024-05-07

Elise is survived by her family

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 worked at CBS for 16 years

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.

Fans remember anchor

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, 2023

R.I.P Elise Finch
I’m really devastated

— Roberta Korzeniewski (@RobertaKorzeni1) July 17, 2023

CBS News shares statement, continued

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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