Alisyn Camerota’s final broadcast on CNN marked the end of an illustrious chapter in her career and a poignant moment of personal reflection. After more than a decade at the network, Camerota, 58, signed off with gratitude and grace, just five months after losing her husband, Tim Lewis, to pancreatic cancer. Her departure comes amid turbulent times at CNN, with widespread layoffs and declining ratings reshaping the network’s future.

Camerota joined CNN in 2014, bringing with her 16 years of experience from Fox News. Over the years, she became a familiar face to viewers, hosting CNN’s morning show alongside Chris Cuomo and later transitioning to afternoons and late-night roles.

Known for her incisive interviews and empathetic reporting, Camerota covered some of the most significant stories of the past decade, earning her a reputation as a trusted journalist.

Her farewell message reflected deep appreciation for her colleagues and viewers. “To my dear friends at CNN, thank you for all of the laughs that we’ve shared, all you’ve taught me about the power of journalism, and for making my time here so deeply rewarding,” she said. Camerota also hinted at new opportunities ahead, though details remain under wraps.

Camerota’s departure coincides with CNN’s ongoing struggles to regain its footing. Once a leader in cable news, the network has fallen behind MSNBC and Fox News in ratings, even during pivotal events like Election Night.

CEO Mark Thompson is steering CNN through a painful restructuring, with hundreds of layoffs affecting employees at all levels, including high-profile anchors.

Stars like Jake Tapper and Wolf Blitzer have reportedly been denied raises, while Chris Wallace left the network last month. The uncertainty has left many long-serving staff feeling disillusioned, as an anonymous employee told Fox News, “There’s a pervasive sadness and frustration among those who helped build this organization.”

Camerota’s departure comes at a deeply personal time in her life. In July, she revealed that her husband of nearly 23 years, Tim Lewis, had passed away following a courageous battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Camerota described him as a phenomenal father, husband, and role model, sharing that his humor and bravery were a source of strength for their family. The couple had three children together: twins Alessandra and Francesca, 19, and Nathaniel, 17.

In his memory, Camerota founded The Tim Lewis Foundation to support families navigating the challenges of pancreatic cancer. Reflecting on their life together, she wrote, “I feel incredibly lucky to have had such a deep, committed, loving partnership for the time we had.”