Dee Freeman, ‘Sistas’ and ‘Young and the Restless’ Actress, Dies at 66

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Dee Freeman, the Sistas and Young and the Restless actress, has died. She was 66.

Freeman died Thursday following a battle with cancer, her family announced on Instagram.

“On behalf of her family, it is with deepest sadness that we share this update with you. Dee passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 after a brave and fearless fight with cancer,” their statement reads. “Thank you to everyone who supported Dee during her battle. It blew her away to know how many people cared about her and were pulling for her. We know Dee is up there in heaven being the force of nature she always was. Now she’s doing it with her angel wings on. Rest in peace, Dee.”

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