Merri Dee

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Merri Dee
Dee in 2013
Born	Mary Francine Dorham (1936-10-30)October 30, 1936 Chicago, Illinois
Died	March 16, 2022(2022-03-16) (aged 85) Chicago
Education	Xavier University of Louisiana (attended) Midwestern Broadcasting School
Occupations	News anchor television personality philanthropist
Years active	1966–2022
Notable credits	WGN-TV (community development director, 1983–2008; anchor/ reporter, 1972–83) WSNS-TV (talk show host, 1971–72) WCIU-TV (host, 1968–70) WBEE (radio show host, 1966–68)
Spouse	Nicolas Fulop ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	2
Website	merridee.com

Mary Francine Dorham, or Merri Dee (October 30, 1936 – March 16, 2022), was an American philanthropist and television journalist. Dee was best known for her work as an anchor/reporter at Chicago television station and national cable superstation WGN-TV (Channel 9) from 1972 to 1983, and director of community relations from 1983 to 2008. Dee served as president and member of the leadership council of the Illinois chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) from 2009 until her death in 2022.