Celebration of Life for Merri Dee

WATCH LIVE | A celebration of life and memorial service is held in honor of WGN-TV icon, Merri Dee.

Dee passed away on March 16 at the age of 85. She was a local television star with 43 years in Chicago broadcasting, nearly all of them spent at WGN.

She was on-air from 1972-1983 and later served as Director of Community Relations until 2008.

[BrandonPenson]

So sad and sorry to hear. I grew up near Chicago and remember seeing her on TV. Rest peacefully, Merri Dee! 😢❤🙏🏽

[Bettyclawson]

So Loved, So Respected, We appreciate your love for us, Merri Dee. From the Staff and Students, Dudley Beauty College Chicago.