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Frank Davis, 'Naturally N'awlins' Legend, Dies at 71

by Gwendolyn Knapp

WWL reports that "Naturally N'awlins" personality, culinary legend, and master fisherman Frank Davis has passed away at the age of 71, after battling a rare autoimmune disease. His many achievements in the culinary-realm alone included five successful cookbooks and the Lafcadio Hearn Award from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. Here now is a video tribute to the beloved and truly iconic New Orleanian, Frank Davis.

Video: Iconic WWL-TV broadcaster Frank Davis dies at 71

· Iconic WWL-TV broadcaster Frank Davis dies at 71 [WWL]
· All RIP Coverage [-ENOLA-]

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