At the end of Mondays episode, Colbert turned very serious as he prepared to say his goodnight.
Thats it forThe Late Show, the host said before appearing to struggle to hold back tears.
The 53-year-old Cole, a Houston native, died March 31.
Stephen Colbert, (inset) Amy ColeCBS
Her obituary states, Working with Colbert for 16 years was more than a job to Amy.
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.
Survivors include her parents, two sisters and other extended family.
Her circle of friends is too numerous to begin to estimate, the obituary states.
F*ck cancer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made toSt.
Agnes Academy,Radio Lollipopor Donorschoose.org.
Words cannot measure how big a loss Amy Cole is to this world.
Fuck cancer.One of Amy’s passions was helping children with cancer.
