'Young and the Restless' Star Dee Freeman Dead at 66 After Lung Cancer Battle

Dee Freeman, best known for her roles in "The Young and the Restless," "Dexter," and "Sistas," has died following a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Freeman's publicist Desirae L. Benson announced her death in a statement shared Friday  saying she passed the day before. Benson said she faced cancer with dignity and resilience, and refused to complain because "on the other side [complaining] doesn’t do you any good" something Freeman said in her final moments, according to Benson. Freeman’s family also confirmed her death in a post on her Instagram page, saying she passed away "peacefully." The Louisiana-born actress starred in 3 episodes of "The Young and the Restless" in 1997 and 2009, and appeared in the Tyler Perry-created show "Sistas" in January. She also led the satirical parody show, "Pretty the Series," between 2010 and 2015.

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