Longtime New Orleans Sports Journalist Ed Daniels dead at 67

Ed Daniels, legendary WGNO Sports Director, dies at 67

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — WGNO Sports Director Ed Daniels has died on Friday, Aug. 16, three weeks after suffering a heart attack in California. Ed was in the Los Angeles area to cover the New Orleans Saints' training camp. His wife Robin accompanied him, so the trip also included some vacation time. According to Robin, a little after midnight on July 26, Ed suffered a massive heart attack. He remained hospitalized in California until he was transpo…

Community leaders remember Ed Daniels

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Community leaders are mourning the loss of WGNO Sports Director Ed Daniels. Ed was known for his community spirit and promoting the New Orleans sports scene. He has been the face and voice of WGNO and high school sports for the past 33 years. His Friday Night Football show, co-hosted by J.T. Curtis, showcased high school prep stars and future NFL Hall of Famers. Ed passed away on Friday, Aug. 16 at the age of 67. New Orle…

Fans Heartbroken Over Death Of Legendary New Orleans Sports Journalist

Where They Are Now- Former ESPN Personalities (1:16) The New Orleans community received devastating news this Friday. Ed Daniels, the longtime sports director for WGNO-TV, has died at the age of 67. Daniels suffered a heart attack in late July. He was in California covering training camp for the New Orleans Saints. Immediately after this heartbreaking news was shared by the public, the sports community in New Orleans rallied together to pay trib…

Longtime New Orleans Sports Journalist Ed Daniels dead at 67

A longtime New Orleans sports reporter and broadcast television anchor has died.

Ed Daniels, longtime WGNO-TV sports director, has died at age 67

The New Orleans broadcasting legend collapsed while in California to cover the Saints training camp

Ed Daniels, longtime WGNO sports director, dies at 67

NEW ORLEANS - Long-time WGNO Sports Director Ed Daniels died Friday after a heart attack he suffered in late July during the New Orleans Saints' training camp in Los Angeles, according to WGNO.Daniels started as the station’s sports director in 1992 and was the creator of Friday Night Football. He graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School in 1975 and from Loyola University in 1979."Ed’s importance to WGNO cannot be overstated. He was the most…