Dee Freeman Dies: ‘The Young and the Restless’ & ‘Sistas’ Actress Was 66
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Key Points:
- Dolores ‘Dee’ Freeman, known for roles in The Young and the Restless and Tyler Perry’s Sistas, passed away at 66 after battling stage 4 lung cancer.
- Her family announced her peaceful death on April 2, 2026, expressing gratitude for the support she received during her illness.
- Freeman, born in Louisiana in 1959, served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps before pursuing a career in acting, with appearances in numerous TV shows from the mid-1990s onward.
- She was also involved in adapting her one-woman show, Poison Gun, into a novel inspired by her family history.
- Freeman is survived by her children Amber and Shane, an ex-husband, and several exotic animals.
