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Celeste Wilson Dies at 42

Mississippi news anchor Dorothea Celeste Wilson, who recently joined WAPT in Jackson as a weekend anchor, died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 42.

Her passing, confirmed by the station on August 27, 2025, has left her colleagues, former stations, and the community heartbroken.

Wilson, a New Orleans native, had a career spanning several stations, including roles at the CBS affiliate in Monroe, Louisiana, and KARK 4 News in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she worked from October 2023 until August 2024.

 

Wilson began her broadcasting career at the CBS affiliate in Monroe, Louisiana, and earned her Masterโ€™s degree in journalism from Arizona State University.

She was remembered by her colleagues for her professionalism, warmth, and dedication to journalism, with her last on-air appearance being a report on the Girl Scouts of Mississippi Women of Distinction Induction breakfast.

WAPT, her current station, and KARK 4 News, her former station, both expressed profound sadness and offered condolences to her family and friends.

Wilson is reported to have passed away in her sleep from a heart attack.