Jon Stewart will step down from Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" later in 2015, the network confirmed in a tweet Tuesday evening.
Stewart has been a part of "The Daily Show" since 1999 and has served as the show's executive producer and co-executive producer.
The on-air talent has blended comedy and politics. He has won 20 Primetime Emmy Awards, according to IMDB.com. Comedy Central's official Twitter account thanked Stewart for his time with the show.
Thank you Jon. pic.twitter.com/yPdxjnkuLw
— Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) February 10, 2015
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