Sandra Hester
American activist
About Sandra Hester
Lived 1957 – 2026 (aged 68).
Sandra Wheeler Hester (August 9, 1957 – January 9, 2026) was an American activist and television host from New Orleans.
Hester was born in New Orleans on August 9, 1957, to Louanna Hill.
Prior to Hurricane Katrina, she hosted the Hester Report on Public-access television in New Orleans. Her programs were generally critical of local government, particularly the Orleans Parish School Board. After the storm, she settled in Glasgow, Missouri.
Hester died of sepsis in Pineville, Louisiana, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 68.
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Who was Sandra Hester?
American activist (1957–2026)
When was Sandra Hester born?
Sandra Hester was born on 9 August 1957.
When did Sandra Hester die?
Sandra Hester died on 9 January 2026.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sandra Hester. https://biography.guide/sandra-hester/
MLA: "Sandra Hester." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sandra-hester/.
Chicago: "Sandra Hester." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sandra-hester/.
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