became before an on-air tribute to staffer at the end of the Monday, April 1, episode of . Cole, who was Colbert’s longtime executive assistant, spanning his time on and , died on March 31 after a brief illness. She was 53. “That’s it for ,” Colbert, 59, began, before pausing for several seconds and tapping his desk as he gathered himself. “Good night,” he concluded, before standing up and walking off set. The show then displayed a black title card with Cole’s picture and the text, “Dedicated to Our Friend Amy Cole, 1970-2024.” Cole’s says she died “peacefully” and is survived by her parents, two sisters and five nieces and nephews. “Working with Colbert for 16 years was more than a
Job to Amy,” the obituary reads. “It gave her a purpose and provided an opportunity to showcase herself as an incredible teammate to everyone involved. She was adored by her entire
Late Show work family, and she will be greatly missed.” Cole’s colleagues flooded
Social Media with their thoughts and tributes. Director and producer , “Words cannot measure how big a loss Amy Cole is to this world. F–k
cancer.” Late Show writer and producer , “Amy Cole was a beacon of light and joy and calm in the swirling chaos of our workplace. I am absolutely gutted that she’s gone.” Moreschi and Plunkett both encouraged their followers to donate to Cole’s favorite charity, Radio Lollipop. Her obituary also referenced the charity, which provides care and entertainment services to hospitalized children. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in
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Texas and
New York chapters and will go directly to supporting the children that we work with as a gift in Amy’s name. This will help us to keep her amazing spirit alive in our work that she was so passionate about.” A fund created in Cole’s name has raised more than $27,000 from 233 donations for Radio Lollipop. “Amy’s support and leadership within Radio Lollipop spans two decades and helped so many sick children, both in Texas and in New York Children’s hospitals,” the donation page reads. “Amy’s skills as a child life specialist in Texas and her senior leadership role in recruiting volunteers for Radio Lollipop in New York played a significant role in our work.” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly