Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute to Late Staffer Amy Cole

Stephen Colbert was visibly emotional as he dedicated the end of Monday's 'Late Show' episode to Amy Cole, who passed away after a brief illness.

Amy Cole, Stephen Colbert's longtime executive assistant, passed away at age 53 after battling cancer.
Colbert struggled to speak and asked the audience not to applaud as he ended Monday's episode with a tribute to Cole.
A title card reading 'Dedicated to our dear friend Amy Cole, 1970-2024' appeared as the show concluded.
Colleagues remembered Cole as a beacon of light and joy, urging donations to Radio Lollipop, a charity for children with cancer.
A fundraising page in Cole's name for Radio Lollipop has raised over $25,000 to support sick children.