Celeste Wilson, a journalist who recently joined 16 WAPT News as a weekend anchor, has died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack.

WAPT published a story on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 27, announcing Wilson's passing. Wilson, a New Orleans native, was a weekend anchor. WAPT attributed her death to a heart attack.

"Though Celeste had only been with us a short time, we were already touched by her professionalism, warmth, and dedication to the work of journalism," the editorial reads.

According to WAPT, Wilson began her broadcasting career in Monroe, LA, after earning a bachelor's degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches and a master's degree from Arizona State University.

Throughout her career, Wilson worked for CBS and PBS affiliates, as well as several local news

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