Family and colleagues remember the TV personality and defense attorney as a “brilliant spirit and beautiful soul.”

Midwin Charles, a prominent defense attorney and legal analyst forCNNandMSNBC, died Tuesday at age 47.

A tweet posted to Charles' account callsher death"untimely," though no cause was revealed.

“Our lives are forever changed, and we will miss her for a lifetime.

The family thank you in advance for your love and prayers.

like allow the family time to grieve.”

“You were such a blessing.

I’m just stunned, and have been since I learned of this today,” Reid continued.

“Blessings to your mom and family.

To all, yo live every moment like it’s your last, and OVER-appreciate your friends.”

See more tributes to Charles from media personalities as well as actorsRosanna ArquetteandYvette Nicole Brown below.