74-year-old New Orleans TV anchor Eric Paulsen, a 50-year journalism veteran and Katrina reporting icon, passed away after battling cancer.

New Orleans TV anchor Eric Paulsen, a journalism icon for nearly 50 years, died at 74 after battling cancer. He joined WWL-TV in 1977, becoming a beloved morning news presence. Paulsen earned accolades for his calm reporting during Hurricane Katrina, receiving a Peabody Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Press Club of New Orleans. He is survived by his family, who request donations to Roots of Music or The Ella Project in his memory.

October 26, 2024
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