CNN’s Andrew Kazensky mourns baby daughter Francesca’s death


CNN Political Journalist Andrew Kazensky And wife and Wall Street Journal Banking Reporter Rachel Louis Ensig Are mourning the loss of their 9-month-old daughter Francesca, Who died the day before Christmas after a battle with cancer.

Andrew, 31, shared the devastating news on Twitter. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beautiful daughter Francesca died last night in the arms of her mother and father.” Tweeted. “There will always be a bean-size hole in our hearts for her. We are so grateful to her for knowing her love. Francesca we love you.”

Andrew announced in September that at the age of 6 months, Francesca was diagnosed with “extremely rare and very invasive rhabdoid brain tumors.” Since then, his friends, such as CNN colleagues Jack Tapper And Twitter followers rallied behind Francesca and her family as they posted updates about her health. Months ago, he underwent brain surgery and developed meningitis. In recent weeks, Francesca has been battling a fungal infection – a complication of her chemotherapy – and placed on a ventilator and life support.