FOX 16 News is heartbroken by the loss of FOX 16 family member and former morning team member, Dorothea Wilson. She was 42 years old.

Dorothea joined FOX 16 in October of 2023 as a reporter and anchor with the morning team before leaving in August of 2024.

She most recently worked at WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi, as a weekend anchor.

According to WAPT, Dorothea passed away from a heart attack.

Team 20 is saddened by this loss, and our prayers are with her colleagues, friends and family members.

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