Conservative Fox News Commentator Bre Payton Dead At 26

Conservative writer and Fox New commentator Bre Payton died at the age of 26 on Friday.

Her passing was confirmed by The Federalist, an online magazine Payton wrote for.

Thank you everyone for your prayers. It is with a heavy heart that I type this. Unfortunately Bre has passed. Please send prayers to her family. Rest in paradise you beautiful soul. https://t.co/pMFCZNaqKl

— Morgan Murtaugh (@morganmurtaugh) December 28, 2018

Payton was found unconscious on Thursday. At the hospital, it was discovered she was suffering from H1N1 flu and meningitis.

24 hours ago I found my friend unconscious and called 911. She’s been in a coma since and really needs a miracle right now. Please, if you’re religious at all, send prayers this way. We really need them. https://t.co/QqeXn0N6g2

— Morgan Murtaugh (@morganmurtaugh) December 28, 2018

“Bre Payton, our beloved staff writer for The Federalist, passed away on Friday in San Diego, California, following a sudden illness,” the online magazine wrote in a statement published on their website.

Payton was most known for several appearances on Fox News. She also appeared on several major networks like CNN and the BBC.

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After her death, conservatives took to Twitter to offer their condolences.

“Ben and I are absolutely gutted and horrified by this news. Our prayers for @Bre_payton and her family. We are less vibrant without her— in every possible way. A wonderful, fearless, vibrant, intelligent young woman. Sending prayers to all of her family and friends during this darkness,” Meghan McCain, who recently lost her father Sen. John McCain to cancer in August, tweeted.

Ben and I are absolutely gutted and horrified by this news. Our prayers for @Bre_payton and her family. We are less without her – in every possible way. A wonderful, fearless, vibrant, intelligent young woman. Sending prayers to all of her family and friends during this darkness. https://t.co/K5nfRiB7gy

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) December 28, 2018

Fox News host Shannon Bream also tweeted, saying, “I can’t believe this.”

I cannot believe this. @Bre_payton was such a beautiful light, smart and funny and kind and talented. Please pray for her broken hearted loved ones, who are undoubtedly reeling. She was far too young. 🙏🏼💔 https://t.co/gLJbqIP8g9

— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) December 28, 2018

Payton is survived by her parents George and Cindy Payton as well as her siblings James, Jack, Christina, and Cheekie.