CNN and MSNBC legal analyst Midwin Charles has died at 47, her family said

• CNN and MSNBC legal analyst Midwin Charles has died, aged 47.
• Her family announced her death on Twitter on Tuesday.
• The cause of death isn't publicly known.

CNN and MSNBC legal analyst Midwin Charles has died, her family announced on Tuesday.

She was 47.

"She was known to many as a legal commentator on television but to us she was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin," her family said in a statement on Twitter. "Our lives are forever changed and we will miss her for a lifetime."

The cause of death has not been revealed publicly.

Colleagues, including MSNBC's Joy Reid, paid tribute to Charles on Twitter after her death was announced.

"Midwin dear heart, you were a brilliant spirit and beautiful soul. You were such a blessing. I'm just stunned, and have been since I learned of this today," Reid said. "Blessings to your mom and family. To all, please live every moment like it's your last, and OVER-appreciate your friends."