Veteran CNBC anchor Mark Haines, 65, died suddenly Tuesday night, according to the CNBC website.
"With his searing wit, profound insight and piercing interview style, he was a constant and trusted presence in business news for more than 20 years," CNBC President Mark Hoffman said in a statement to employees. "From the dotcom bubble to the tragic events of 9/11 to the depths of the financial crisis, Mark was always the unflappable pro.."
Haines was the founding anchor of "Squawk Box," as well as a co-anchor of the CNBC's "Squawk on the Street."
