Alan Komissaroff, 47, Fox News’ senior vice president who oversaw the cable news network’s political coverage, has died at the age of 47 of complications from a heart attack.
Komissaroff joined Fox News in 1996 when the company was known as 21st Century Fox Corp.
The 47-year-old worked his way up from the ranks of the station’s writers and producers to overseeing political coverage, including the station’s election night coverage.
Tributes flowed for the stalwart journalist, who was lauded for his recent oversight of the channel’s midterm election coverage.
Alan Komissaroff, 47, Fox News’ senior vice president who oversaw the cable news network’s political coverage, has died at the age of 47 of complications from a heart attack
“This is an extremely difficult day for all of us who have worked closely with Alan, and we are heartbroken,” Fox News Media CEO and Fox News Media news president Suzanne Scott and Jay Wallace said in a statement.
“Alan was a leader and mentor at Fox News Media who was an integral part of our day-to-day news operations and played an indispensable role in every election cycle.
“The recent midterm coverage of the election was by far one of the best special coverage nights he has produced in his entire career.
“And he was the ultimate producer: breaking news, politics, special events, there was no more reliable or trusted colleague to be in the control room with during the most momentous events of our time, and his acuity and passion for news made our jobs better.” ‘
Alan was a proud Fox News original, having joined the network right out of college.
“He joked that he was a ‘real Brooklyn’ guy and rose through the ranks to become a writer, producer, showrunner and eventually senior vice president of news & politics who oversaw all political reporting,” Scott wrote and Wallace.
A GoFundMe set up for the family described the moments leading up to Alan’s heart attack on Jan. 8, adding that “Alan was the rock of the family.” He is survived by his wife Rachael (centre), son Ben (right) and daughter Olivia (left).
A picture his wife Rachael posted to her Instagram was shared on Alan’s birthday in July 2022
Alan was married to Rachael, his high school sweetheart, for more than 20 years
“His keen sense of humor and quick wit throughout his incredible career also led to the many lifelong friendships he has formed here.”
According to a GoFundMe set up for the Komissaroff family, the 47-year-old had been working out at home on Jan. 8 when he went upstairs and told his wife, Rachael, that he was “not feeling well.”
She called 911, but Alan’s heart stopped while paramedics took him to the hospital, after which he slipped into a coma and never regained consciousness, the site said.
“Alan was the rock of the family. Having spent decades as a television producer in New York, he loved his job but he loved his wife and children so much more,” reads the description.
Komissaroff joined Fox News in 1996 when the company was known as 21st Century Fox Corp
The 47-year-old worked his way up from the ranks of the station’s writers and producers to overseeing political coverage, including the station’s election night coverage
Tributes flowed for the stalwart journalist, who was lauded for his recent oversight of the channel’s midterm election coverage
“Rachael is a longtime schoolteacher in New York City. Ben is 17, Olivia is 13, and Alan’s overwhelming desire was for his two children to have the opportunity to go to college.
“We want to make sure Alan’s dream lives on, even now that he’s gone. In response to your many requests on how you can help his family, I have started this fundraiser. All proceeds go directly to the future of his children.”
Alan was married to Rachael, his high school sweetheart, for more than 20 years.
As of Friday night, GoFundMe has raised more than $81,069 of its $250,000 goal.
His funeral services are scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Mount Sinai Memorial Chapels in East Brunswick, New Jersey.