Dee Freeman, 'Young and the Restless' Star, Dies at 66 After Lung Cancer Battle
Dee Freeman, an actress known for her roles in 'The Young and the Restless,' 'Dexter,' and 'Sistas,' died at 66 on Thursday, April 2. She had been battling stage 4 lung cancer.
Dee Freeman, who appeared on popular TV shows including 'The Young and the Restless,' 'Dexter,' and 'Sistas,' died Thursday at age 66 following a battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
Her publicist Desirae L. Benson announced Freeman's death in a statement released Friday. The announcement described her fight against cancer as 'brave.'
Freeman was best known to soap opera fans for her work on the long-running CBS series 'The Young and the Restless.' She also had roles in the Showtime crime drama 'Dexter' and Tyler Perry's BET series 'Sistas.'
Stage 4 lung cancer is the most advanced form of the disease, meaning it has spread to other parts of the body. It is often difficult to treat at this stage.
Details about Freeman's specific roles and career timeline were not immediately available.
Freeman was a familiar face to millions of soap opera fans and TV viewers. Her death highlights the ongoing impact of lung cancer, which kills more people than any other type of cancer.
Funeral arrangements and memorial service details have not been announced.
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