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Amy Cole Obituary
After completing her education at St. Agnes Academy, Texas Tech University, and Wheelock College, Amy embarked on a fulfilling career path as a caregiver in various capacities. Upon graduation from college, she worked as a nanny in New Jersey. She went on to earn her Master's degree in Child Life and worked for years as a Child Life Specialist at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. In 2002, Amy's adventurous spirit inspired her to leave Houston and move to Manhattan. She worked as a Production Assistant and Executive Assistant on various television shows, including Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, The Colbert Report, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. 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.
Amy remembered the important dates in your life and wrote the most thoughtful notes. She gave nicknames that stuck and recalled hilarious memories in detail. She was instantly loved and admired by every child that she encountered. Amy expressed gratitude... always... even during difficult times.
Amy is survived by her loving parents, Kathy and Warren Cole, her sisters Abby (Mike) Miggins and Libby (Sean) Clancy, her nieces Molly, Cate, Lucy, and Claire Miggins, her nephew Jack Clancy, as well as numerous other surrogate nieces and nephews. Her circle of friends is too numerous to begin to estimate. Once you met Amy, you were a friend for life.
A special and sincere thank you to the staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering for their steadfast care and support.
A memorial service to honor Amy's life will be held at St. Agnes Academy in Meyer Hall on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2pm. In honor of Amy's lifelong dedication to children and education, in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Agnes Academy (https://www.st-agnes.org/support-us/memorials-and-tributes), Radio Lollipop (https://www.radiolollipop.org/amy) or Donorschoose.org.
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Cathy Klein
September 14, 2025
Your name was mentioned tonight on stage at the Emmys by Stephen Colbert.
You are certainly loved and missed by many.
Hayley Davies
September 22, 2024
We met Amy in summer 2023 in London. We enjoyed great chats over dinner and talked about our love of visiting NYC and planned to meet up again when we were next there. As a family we are shocked and saddened to hear of Amy´s passing after only finding out yesterday. Thinking of Amy´s loved ones.
Hayley, Carron, Kirsty and Louie
South Wales, UK
Nancy and Sam Santana
May 8, 2024
Dear Kathy and Warren, we are heartbroken at the immeasurable loss of your beautiful, talented, kind, and amazing daughter. Though we only knew Amy briefly from so many years ago during the Lake McQueeney days, it is impossible to forget her. Even then as a little girl her charismatic personality and genuine sweet and caring nature were fully evident. Reading through the tributes, the messages are striking in the portrait they paint of an extraordinary woman, so loving and giving and so well love, admired and respected. We share in your grief and pain, and send all our love and sympathies. Nancy & Sam Santana
Craig Haston
April 20, 2024
Kathy and Warren, Kelly and I are so sorry for your loss. We know how proud you were of Amy. I remember you talking about here to me at P&L when I was just a baby lawyer myself and I thought how special it was that a parent had such pride in their children. You and Kathy were role models for us in raising our children. I know Amy was the amazing person she was, lived and cared for by so many, in large part because of your live and support. I can´t imagine how you and your family feel at this time but just know that there is a lot of love and support out here for you.
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Wendy Williams
April 20, 2024
15 years ago was wonderful Amy s warm and appreciative energy as i supplied promo gifts she purchased for the colbert report and then The Late Show
i was stuck by her beauty and kindness working with her these last many years
i am so sad she was taken way too soon and will miss her
Wendy Williams
Mary Tietjens
April 19, 2024
I´m heartbroken to hear of Amy´s passing. Amy and I worked together at Texas Children´s Hospital as Child Life Specialists. She was a beautiful soul with the best sense of humor. She spent a lot of time with myself and my young family back then. Always so great with my kiddos.
Even though I didn´t see her much after her move to NYC, when we did connect she was exactly the same bright light.
My deepest condolences to all of Amy´s friends and family. My continued prayers for peace and healing
Joanne Clancy
April 18, 2024
Warren and Kathy
There are no words...
May your family and friends sustain you, your faith uplift you, and angels surround you during this time of great sadness. We are so sorry for your loss of Amy. She was a kind soul.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family members.
Prayers of comfort and peace from our hearts to yours. Vince & Jo Clancy
Susanna Green
April 11, 2024
To Amy's family,
I am wondering if one cannot attend the memorial in person will it be possible to attend virtually?
If so please let me know. Thank you kindly, Susanna Green
Susanna Green
April 11, 2024
I send my hearts condolences to Amy's family and friends. I just heard the sad news now and it is a terrible shock and loss. Amy hired me for a short term job in 2018. After the job completed and the pandemic set in, unprompted she kept referring me to clients and kept work coming my way during a very uncertain and challenging time. She had enough on her plate, she did not have to do that. I have worked with many celebrity assistants and she stood out for her unusual kindness, humor and grace. I feel a loss and I hardly knew her, I can't imagine how sad this is for family and close friends. I really hope and trust that Amy's unstoppable kindness and grace still will continue to find a way into all the hearts and lives of those she touched.
Linda Guenther Denison
April 10, 2024
Dear Kathy, I am hearing of Amy`s passing in a message from Humphrey & Linda. I am heartbroken for the pain and sadness you must endure at this time. Though I never met Amy, it sounds like she was very loving and kind, as you are. She has affected many people, in many different life experiences, in a positive way. I think that is the goal for each one of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Guenther Denison
Linda Robinson
April 9, 2024
Kathy, Warren and family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your beautiful daughter Amy. Though we only briefly met her when she was very, very young, we unfortunately did not know her, but coming from the both of you, we can only imagine that she was kind hearted, sweet natured, always smiling, and a pure joy. Our heart and prayers are with you during this most difficult time and in the weeks and months ahead. May God fill you with his abundant love, peace, comfort and strength and may your memories be forever in your hearts. With sincere love,
Linda and Larry Robinson
Debbie Prout
April 8, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I first met Amy in 1999 when I started volunteering with Radio Lollipop at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. We connected again when she was in NYC and played a key role in getting Radio Lollipop established in NYC. She was truly an inspiration and will be missed by all.
Katie Byrne
April 7, 2024
Our bright and shining Amy . . . It makes no sense at all that you have been taken from the world. I´m so privileged to have known you, you lovely, special girl! When I met you through Claresa, our mutual Sis, you were going by "Ammie," and your beautiful eyes shone with a mischievous light. Through the years, whenever I was in your company, I felt welcome and loved. My fellow Libra, you took me around Houston and showed me your old school and your family home and all the places your Red River Gilly Girls used to hang out, and we laughed about how the tour was like "Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael." You put me up in your place in New York, too, when I was an overflow guest at Claresa´s . . . I can still hear your voice saying, "Careful, the shower is kinda temperamental." We swam in the sea after Sissa´s 30th birthday clambake, and we shared many a beverage. Amy the Brave, Amy the Kind, Effervescent Amy with the lively, lovely laugh . . . I was so looking forward to seeing you in August . . . You were such a great friend to our Claresa and her family. I love you.
Anne LeBlanc
April 6, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of Amy who sounds like was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. There are no words except to offer prayers during this sad time.
Sincerely
Anne LeBlanc
Jules Laird and Denise Oncken
April 5, 2024
I did not know Amy but I knew her illustrious father well. My wife Denise and send out our deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends that knew daughter and dad alike. Sincere sorrow for your loss Warren and Kathy
Jules Laird and Denise Oncken
Ellen Welsh
April 5, 2024
Amy's beauty and goodness reflected that of her parents, Kathy and Warren. I am heartily sorry, Kathy and family, that you have this sorrow to bear.
Iris Espinosa
April 5, 2024
Sending my condolences to the Cole family. I always looked forward to seeing Amy at our NYC SAA reunion. She was so witty and funny.
Jamil Abou-Samra
April 5, 2024
I didn´t know Amy but have learned about her through my sister who learned from her dear friend Anne Harrington. Amy was so special, a gift to this world, and her love is still spreading. Rest in Love, Amy.
-Jamil
Ricky wechsler
April 5, 2024
I personally didn´t know Amy, but I am sorry for her loss. She was talented, friendly and someone who always brought warmth and kindness to others. She´ll be missed but she will live on in those close to her who cared about her.
Vincent Bruce
April 5, 2024
I'm very emotional. May God bless you.
And the family
John Phineas Kimball
April 4, 2024
Abbey, Mike, Libby, Sean,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The Kimball Family
Patrick Hansen
April 4, 2024
My Godparents are Mike and Linda Young, Amy´s aunt and uncle, so I´ve known Amy and the Cole family my entire life. This is heartbreaking news, and the entire Hansen family sends their deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers to the family.
May God bless Amy and may He give strength to the Cole family during this difficult time. Rest in peace.
Patrick Hansen & Family
Ellyn Kusmin
April 4, 2024
I've known Amy for many years through a membership we've shared with New York Celebrity Assistants (NYCA). Amy was an active member and shared resources and insights to many of us in search for the impossible "finds" in NYC especially. Then as Assistant to James Taylor I had the privilege to work with Amy through at The Late Show several times in the last decade. The consummate professional and colleague. She will be missed my the JT team and so many in the "assistant" community in NYC. Condolences especially to her family and close friends.
Robert Miggins
April 4, 2024
My heart aches for the Cole family. Amy was the perfect Aunt to Abby and Mike's 4 girls - caring and cool. Saying the 'she will be missed' just doesn't come close. There are no words. I'm sorry for your loss. God rest her soul!
Patricia Stahler
April 4, 2024
Sorry to hear what happened to her the family are in my prayers
Jason Hindo
April 3, 2024
I was so heartbroken to learn of Amy´s untimely passing. I had the pleasure of working with her years ago at The Colbert Report. Like the obituary states, from the moment I stepped into The Report office, Amy made me feel seen and special. She was welcoming, warm, friendly, kind, and she treated me with respect even though I was at the low end of the show´s totem pole. Despite her busy schedule everyday, she still had time for a chat, and it was always pleasant and enjoyable.
Whenever I think back on that time in my life, Amy and her sweet smile and beautiful eyes have always been constant in my memory. When I left the show, I knew Amy was going to be one of a handful of people I was truly going to miss. And I really have.
I only knew Amy for a little over a year nearly 14 years ago, and yet I feel like I lost a dear, close friend. The fact that she made that much of an imprint in my mind is a testament to Amy and her beautiful spirit.
My deepest, sincerest condolences to Amy´s family and friends, and to the Late Show team.
Debbie Korte
April 3, 2024
I feel so blessed to have know Amy thru my sister Kim Korte. She visited us in Grapevine TX. When she moved to NY, so many times she hosted Kim and I with tickets to shows and the dinners afterwards. Such a happy smiling person, giving and just a wonderful person. She will be missed
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