Chris Kokenes Death – Friends, family and collegues are mourning the passing of former CNN employee who sadly passed away recently.
Chris Kokenes was Journalism Awards judge, and former assignment manager at CNN.
According to NY Press Club, Kokenes had worked with CNN for 23 years. Tributes and condolences are being shared across social media timeline.
Waking up sad abt many stories I heard in Mississippi. Also bc yesterday we lost our dear former @CNN colleague Chris Kokenes @spartanyc WE LOVE U CHRIS!!!!!!! From the old school team of Cnn ❤️
— Maria Hinojosa (@Maria_Hinojosa) February 18, 2020
The New York Press Club is sorry to report that longtime member, friend, and Journalism Awards judge, Chris Kokenes, has passed away after a brief illness. Chris, who was in his mid-50’s, spent 23 years at CNN where he was assignment manager. pic.twitter.com/upGrkcprwg
— NY Press Club (@NYPressClub) February 21, 2020