Instagram/Dee Freeman Celebrity Remembering Dee Freeman, beloved Shameless & Sistas actress, who passed at 66 after a brave fight with cancer. Her legacy lives on in her iconic TV roles. April 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - Dee Freeman, a cherished actress known for her role in the US version of Shameless, has passed away at the age of 66 after a courageous fight with cancer. Her family confirmed her death, which occurred peacefully on April 2, 2026.