Elise Finch, CBS New York Meteorologist, Dead at 51

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WCBS' statement, Finch died at a local hospital, although the cause of her death has not been determined.«Elise has been a friend and team member at WCBS for 16 years.

Elise was a gifted and consummate professional who took great care with her work,» the station said in announcing her death. «She was also a wonderful ambassador in the community, including her hometown of Mount Vernon.»The statement continued, «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.»Colleagues remembered Finch, who last appeared on WCBS's newscast on Friday, July 14, as a beloved coworker and friend.«Her dedication to the job was truly evident every day, every major weather event Elise reported on-many in the elements,» Mary Calvi said in a broadcast tribute that aired Monday morning. «Truly every day was a good day when we were with Elise, and we will miss her dearly.»«Elise was fiercely loyal to those she loved, a straight shooter, a consummate professional, and made me laugh until I cried,» Jessica Moore, weekend evening anchor on WCBS, posted on Twitter. «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/tczwxgTXGTWCBS anchor Chris Wragge tweeted, «My heart is broken.