Alan Colmes died Thursday morning at the age of 66, according to Fox News.

Fox News contributor @AlanColmes has passed away at the age of 66. pic.twitter.com/14LQUYqJ1I

— Fox News (@FoxNews) February 23, 2017

Very sad to report our friend and colleague @AlanColmes has passed away.

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) February 23, 2017

Colmes died after battling a brief illness, according to his wife who issued a brief statement to Fox News:

Alan Colmes passed away this morning after a brief illness. He was 66-years-old. He leaves his adoring and devoted wife, Jocelyn Elise Crowley. He was a great guy, brilliant, hysterical, and moral. He was fiercely loyal, and the only thing he loved more than his work was his life with Jocelyn. He will be missed. The family has asked for privacy during this very difficult time.

So sad to hear of the death of Fox News colleague Alan Colmes. He and I agreed on little, but I liked him immensely. Good guy. R.I.P.

— Brit Hume (@brithume) February 23, 2017

Just heard of death of Alan Colmes; the kind of liberal I loved-smart, witty, and fair; never backed up, but always backed up his views. RIP

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) February 23, 2017

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