6 Ward Steppers to honor late WWL anchor with second line

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — A farewell second line and parade to honor the life and legacy of longtime New Orleans journalist Eric Paulsen has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The legendary WWL anchor, died Saturday, Oct. 26 after a battle with cancer at the age of 74. He recently stepped down from the anchor desk after announcing the “fairly aggressive” diagnosis on Sept. 18.

“I’m not a person who worries about a lot in life, and I’ve always been a fighter. This is a fight I don’t welcome, but I’m ready for this battle.”

Paulsen served the Greater New Orleans community for over 40 years with his compelling storytelling capabilities. His resume is filled with interviews with notable New Orleanians including Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, Al Copeland, Dr. John and the many city and state officials whom he grilled with the tough questions.

He has, over the years, received accolades such as the George Foster Peabody Award for his coverage of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation in New Orleans.

Paulsen recently accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Press Club of New Orleans for his years of dedication to journalism.

The event will start at 6 p.m. at Tuba Fat Square and is hosted by the 6 Ward Steppers.

Memorial donations can be made to Roots of Music , at 1020 N. Prieur St., New Orleans, or The Ella Project , at 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter .

Latest Posts

• Grieving with Grace: Helping others heal
• 6 Ward Steppers to honor late WWL anchor with second line
• Will rising insurance rates slow the car tech revolution?
• Gov. Landry calls Louisiana Legislature in for a third special session on state tax reform7
• Four arrested, one wanted in early October shootout

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO.