Thousands have offered their condolences to the political correspondent.  Thousands have offered their condolences to the political correspondent.

"I’m so lucky she was able to see so much of my life, even if no amount of time could ever be enough," the political correspondent wrote on Instagram

Kornacki, has died. She was 77. He shared the news about his mom on Instagram on Sunday, penning a touching tribute to her. The political correspondent uploaded a childhood picture of him sitting on his mom’s lap as he drank from a soda can.