Merri Dee

WGN-TV anchor
Died on Wednesday March 16th 2022

Tweets related to Merri Dee:

@BarzellaiLew: RT @sagaftra: We celebrate and honor the legacy of Chicago Local broadcaster Merri Dee, a trailblazing @WGNNews anchor, survivor and victim… - 2 years ago

@sagaftra: We celebrate and honor the legacy of Chicago Local broadcaster Merri Dee, a trailblazing @WGNNews anchor, survivor… - 2 years ago

@MrGBIZ: RT @IllinoisLottery: We are saddened by the loss of a local broadcasting legend and former host of the Illinois Lottery drawings, Merri Dee… - 2 years ago

@IllinoisLottery: We are saddened by the loss of a local broadcasting legend and former host of the Illinois Lottery drawings, Merri… - 2 years ago

@HawkeyeJane: RT @MerriDee1: Merri Dee loved and respected ⁦⁦@georgedaniels! Earlier today ⁦@DeanRichards⁩ caught up with the music icon: Celebrating Chi… - 2 years ago

@redeyechicago: @DarcelTribune on two Chicago broadcasting legends who recently died: Pervis Spann (the voice for Black Chicago dur… - 2 years ago

@RosTriche: RT @MerriDee1: The tributes continue to pour in… thank you @TODAYshow ! - 2 years ago

@annbrownmedia: - 2 years ago

@MsBlkALABAMA: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@MsBlkALABAMA: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@MsBlkALABAMA: RT @RevJJackson: Merri Dee used her endless talents to help people all around the world.She was an honorable presenter&television personali… - 2 years ago

@MsBlkALABAMA: RT @TODAYshow: Chicago journalist Merri Dee survived a terrifying hostage situation to become a victims' advocate and one of the first Blac… - 2 years ago

@jpres5811: RT @RevJJackson: Merri Dee used her endless talents to help people all around the world.She was an honorable presenter&television personali… - 2 years ago

@havingyoursay: RT @MerriDee1: Merri Dee loved and respected ⁦⁦@georgedaniels! Earlier today ⁦@DeanRichards⁩ caught up with the music icon: Celebrating Chi… - 2 years ago

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@erooneymartin: RT @suntimesobits: Merri Dee, ‘homegrown, broadcasting legend’ who used her powerful voice to speak for crime victims, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@suntimesobits: Merri Dee, ‘homegrown, broadcasting legend’ who used her powerful voice to speak for crime victims, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@trhannahs: RT @MerriDee1: The tributes continue to pour in… thank you @TODAYshow ! - 2 years ago

@shepvn: RT @vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now published! I will be talking about my tribute to Mer… - 2 years ago

@PeteKastanes: RT @vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now published! I will be talking about my tribute to Mer… - 2 years ago

@vanishedchicago: RT @vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now published! I will be talking about my tribute to Mer… - 2 years ago

@vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is now published! I will be talking about my tribute to… - 2 years ago

@ovedabrown: RT @MerriDee1: The tributes continue to pour in… thank you @TODAYshow ! - 2 years ago

@MerriDee1: The tributes continue to pour in… thank you @TODAYshow ! - 2 years ago

@jackwalterart: RT @TODAYshow: Chicago journalist Merri Dee survived a terrifying hostage situation to become a victims' advocate and one of the first Blac… - 2 years ago

@ChicagoBernie: RT @RobertFeder: "Despite a half century of advocacy and lobbying, crime has only gotten bolder since the attack on Merri Dee." — @MaryMitc… - 2 years ago

@MarkADyson: RT @afuasowusu: "Merri Dee’s survival was a miracle. She lived to tell her story... But who will speak for Claybourne? How do we make it cl… - 2 years ago

@afuasowusu: "Merri Dee’s survival was a miracle. She lived to tell her story... But who will speak for Claybourne? How do we ma… - 2 years ago

@RobertFeder: "Despite a half century of advocacy and lobbying, crime has only gotten bolder since the attack on Merri Dee." —… - 2 years ago

@9ja_breed: Remembering Merri Dee: Kidnapping Survivor, Chicago TV Anchor - 2 years ago

@medicinehelp: Remembering Merri Dee: Kidnapping Survivor, Chicago TV Anchor - 2 years ago

@BTW633: R.I.P Merri Dee #33 😃 #MERRIDee - 2 years ago

@earlworthington: RT @WGNTV: If you grew up in #Chicago in the 70s, 80s, or 90s, Merri Dee *was* WGN. R.I.P. to a truly special woman, one of Chicago's Very… - 2 years ago

@AndrewHayesPR: RT @WorldBizChicago: We send heartfelt condolences to #Chicago's broadcast community and the family and many friends of @MerriDee1—broadcas… - 2 years ago

@RafaelLooez1: RT @martyargyle1: God rest Merri Dee. She did a lot of good in the world and died at home this past week at the age of 85. Amazing life w… - 2 years ago

@Tish573: @WGNMorningNews they just did a lovely memorial segment on The Sunday Today show about Merri Dee’s life and passing 🙏 - 2 years ago

@VotingRights_: - 2 years ago

@TimRumler: Curious if @Oprah and Merri Dee ever collaborated on any ventures or projects together. Sounds like a very inspirational woman. - 2 years ago

@martyargyle1: God rest Merri Dee. She did a lot of good in the world and died at home this past week at the age of 85. Amazing life well lived. - 2 years ago

@deedeehttr: RIPower and Love, Merri Dee!💫🕊 - 2 years ago

@JeanD__: RT @RevJJackson: Merri Dee used her endless talents to help people all around the world.She was an honorable presenter&television personali… - 2 years ago

@_carynj: Merri Dee💙 - 2 years ago

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@shepvn: RT @vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming soon! I will be talking about my tribute to Merri… - 2 years ago

@hollywoodchi: In Memoriam: Merri Dee, Chicago Broadcasting Legend, Dies at 85 - 2 years ago

@MsMardisa: RT @BurtonABC7: Merri Dee was a pioneer personified!#Royalty💜🙏🏽 I stand on the shoulders of #MerriDee because she paved the way for me and… - 2 years ago

@PeteKastanes: RT @vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming soon! I will be talking about my tribute to Merri… - 2 years ago

@vanishedchicago: RT @vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming soon! I will be talking about my tribute to Merri… - 2 years ago

@vanishedchicago: Episode 113 of my Vanished Chicagoland Stories The Podcast is coming soon! I will be talking about my tribute to Me… - 2 years ago

@danpbell: RT @BurtonABC7: Merri Dee was a pioneer personified!#Royalty💜🙏🏽 I stand on the shoulders of #MerriDee because she paved the way for me and… - 2 years ago

@damon_lucero: RT @HastingsforIL: I heard of the unfortunate passing of Merri Dee this past week. I had the pleasure of having dinner with her over the pa… - 2 years ago

@reesetheone1: RT @BurtonABC7: Merri Dee was a pioneer personified!#Royalty💜🙏🏽 I stand on the shoulders of #MerriDee because she paved the way for me and… - 2 years ago

@BurtonABC7: Merri Dee was a pioneer personified!#Royalty💜🙏🏽 I stand on the shoulders of #MerriDee because she paved the way for… - 2 years ago

@hjtherealj: GSN-Merri Dee was described by the late performer Nancy Wilson, in her 2013 memoir. with the words “trailblazing TV… - 2 years ago

@BruceSheridan12: RT @redeyechicago: Broadcasting legends Pervis Spann and Merri Dee left their mark on Chicago. @DarcelTribune has more. - 2 years ago

@HastingsforIL: "I smile, because it's only because of my faith that I believe that I'm supposed to be here," Dee said. "I'm suppos… - 2 years ago

@HastingsforIL: I heard of the unfortunate passing of Merri Dee this past week. I had the pleasure of having dinner with her over t… - 2 years ago

@DarrellDWRSE7EN: Merri Dee, ‘homegrown, broadcasting legend’ who used her powerful voice to speak for crime victims, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@MoniceLatrice24: RT @vanishedchicago: Merri Dee passed away. She was 85. I have watched her on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago for many years. Here is a photo o… - 2 years ago

@redeyechicago: Broadcasting legends Pervis Spann and Merri Dee left their mark on Chicago. @DarcelTribune has more. - 2 years ago

@AquariusOnFire: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@DarcelTribune: Plans are now underway for a celebration of Merri Dee’s life later this spring. Pervis Spann's services will be hel… - 2 years ago

@ThereseMart1: Former WGN-TV broadcaster, director of community relations Merri Dee die... - 2 years ago

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@NickESmithNYC: I met Merri Dee in about 2009, when I attended the 70th bday party of Miss Nancy Wilson at Carnegie Hall. She was g… - 2 years ago

@TheOnlyRSJ: Merri Dee passed away on the 16th?!? 😩 I’m not from Chicago, but with WGN being carried on cable, I became familiar… - 2 years ago

@newenhuyse: @rumormill @RayLong @vintagetribune @chicagotribune One idea: Merri Dee, groundbreaking media personality who just passed away. - 2 years ago

@tdogmedia: Merri Dee, Pervais Spann, and now John Clayton. Another rough week in media. - 2 years ago

@tdogmedia: For the evening crowd, my obituary on the wonderful @MerriDee1, who died Wednesday at 85. - 2 years ago

@TrueBlackPower: RT @kinspire2: “In the heavy moments that followed, I realized that I’m not dead,” she later wrote. “I fervently prayed, ‘Dear God, help me… - 2 years ago

@BlackNewsPortal: RT @kinspire2: “In the heavy moments that followed, I realized that I’m not dead,” she later wrote. “I fervently prayed, ‘Dear God, help me… - 2 years ago

@sky105alive: RT @RobertFeder: Robservations: @WGNTV legend @MerriDee1 dies at 85; @WBBMNewsradio promotes editor @ZZZWeber; @LindaLutton takes leave fro… - 2 years ago

@kinspire2: @claycane Great show Clay as always! As for Merri Dee, I feel blessed to have had the chance to meet her a few year… - 2 years ago

@kinspire2: “In the heavy moments that followed, I realized that I’m not dead,” she later wrote. “I fervently prayed, ‘Dear God… - 2 years ago

@elise_flowers: RT @kinspire2: .@claycane @alexachula I did not know Ms. Merri Dee passed til I heard Clay's show. Had the pleasure of meeting her & taking… - 2 years ago

@ParanormalNews4: What happened to Samuel Drew after the Merri Dee kidnapping case? - The Focus - 2 years ago

@tmwilliams1036: RT @kinspire2: .@claycane @alexachula I did not know Ms. Merri Dee passed til I heard Clay's show. Had the pleasure of meeting her & taking… - 2 years ago

@Suntimes: @MaryMitchellCST writes: Merri Dee’s survival was a miracle from a violent attack. She lived to tell her story and… - 2 years ago

@theaveragevoter: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@denniswehr2600: RT @tvbrad: Merri Dee. A gut punch. She blazed a trail. She proved angels wore pink. She knew everyone’s name. She -long before it was chic… - 2 years ago

@PastorSCDixon: RT @kinspire2: .@claycane @alexachula I did not know Ms. Merri Dee passed til I heard Clay's show. Had the pleasure of meeting her & taking… - 2 years ago

@juliepshelton55: RT @ChiUrbanLeague: The Chicago Urban Legue celebrates the life and legacy of former WGN-TV anchor Merri Dee. - 2 years ago

@kinspire2: @JoyceHutchens3 @reesetheone1 @Robincha @johnvmoore @Patharveynews Hi Joyce. Yes indeed. As a fellow Chi town nativ… - 2 years ago

@kinspire2: .@claycane @alexachula I did not know Ms. Merri Dee passed til I heard Clay's show. Had the pleasure of meeting her… - 2 years ago

@ChiUrbanLeague: The Chicago Urban Legue celebrates the life and legacy of former WGN-TV anchor Merri Dee. - 2 years ago

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@blaccjacc20: I don't have the words - 2 years ago

@ColbertMmmm: RT @RevJJackson: Merri Dee used her endless talents to help people all around the world.She was an honorable presenter&television personali… - 2 years ago

@LeoCano: La leyenda de la radiodifusión de WGN-TV en Chicago, Merri Dee falleció a los 85 años - 2 years ago

@suutancom: Merri Dee’s legacy, Salena Claybourne’s killing: reminders of violence Chicagoans face - 2 years ago

@e_newsUS: Merri Dee’s legacy, Salena Claybourne’s killing: reminders of violence Chicagoans face - - 2 years ago

@TheDramaClubs1: Merri Dee Obituary | Merri Dee Passed Away - 2 years ago

@chicagomargaret: RT @RayLong: Broadcasting legends Pervis Spann and Merri Dee left their mark on Chicago ⁦@DarcelTribune⁩ - 2 years ago

@LJGFilmsEnter: RT @THEGINSTITUTE: GILLARD INSTITUTE, INC. posts daily Google, LinkedIn, Manta & Twitter: We HONOR today (in the passing) mentor, friend, a… - 2 years ago

@reesetheone1: RT @RayLong: Broadcasting legends Pervis Spann and Merri Dee left their mark on Chicago ⁦@DarcelTribune⁩ - 2 years ago

@RayLong: Broadcasting legends Pervis Spann and Merri Dee left their mark on Chicago ⁦@DarcelTribune⁩ - 2 years ago

@GlowySweetFab: RT @redeyechicago: Broadcasting legends Pervis Spann and Merri Dee left their mark on Chicago. More from @DarcelTribune - 2 years ago

@redeyechicago: Broadcasting legends Pervis Spann and Merri Dee left their mark on Chicago. More from @DarcelTribune - 2 years ago

@TroiTyler: RT @MerriDee1: Merri Dee loved and respected ⁦⁦@georgedaniels! Earlier today ⁦@DeanRichards⁩ caught up with the music icon: Celebrating Chi… - 2 years ago

@raye8405: RT @SXMUrbanView: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee, who survived kidnapping, shooting in 1971, dead at 85 @claycane @alexachula #Clay… - 2 years ago

@SXMUrbanView: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee, who survived kidnapping, shooting in 1971, dead at 85 @claycane @alexachula… - 2 years ago

@DeanRichards: RT @MerriDee1: Merri Dee loved and respected ⁦⁦@georgedaniels! Earlier today ⁦@DeanRichards⁩ caught up with the music icon: Celebrating Chi… - 2 years ago

@tdogmedia: Today on T Dog Media: Trailblazing Chicago media personality Merri Dee died on Wednesday at the age of 85.… - 2 years ago

@lynn4000: RT @chicagotribune: Merri Dee and Pervis Spann, both Chicago broadcasting legends, passed away this week. - 2 years ago

@MerriDee1: Merri Dee loved and respected ⁦⁦@georgedaniels! Earlier today ⁦@DeanRichards⁩ caught up with the music icon: Celebr… - 2 years ago

@JeffreyHartmann: RT @Suntimes: Merri Dee was a trailblazing broadcaster who won the hearts of Chicagoans while hosting public affairs shows and pulling lott… - 2 years ago

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@news6179: @WGNNews @USATODAY Sorry for the loss of Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@SherryFleming2: RT @TheGameBET: Merri Dee, one of the first Black news anchors in a major U.S. city, has died. She was 85. - 2 years ago

@CulturexBusPod: RT @NABJCC: Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons. Pervis Spann was the founder of @WVON1690 and gave voic… - 2 years ago

@WGNRadio: We're remembering WGN-TV legend Merri Dee by featuring a 2016 visit on WGN Radio's morning show. - 2 years ago

@BlackNewsPortal: RT @NABJCC: Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons. Pervis Spann was the founder of @WVON1690 and gave voic… - 2 years ago

@Lala11_7: I had the pleasure of working w/Merri Dee who hosted the Chicago broadcast of the @UNCF telethon back in the late 8… - 2 years ago

@CallHerMo_: RT @Suntimes: Merri Dee was a trailblazing broadcaster who won the hearts of Chicagoans while hosting public affairs shows and pulling lott… - 2 years ago

@theglisted: Two Chicago television and radio legends are no longer with us as of this week. Rest In Power, Merri Dee and Pervis… - 2 years ago

@mamainflats: RT @Suntimes: Merri Dee was a trailblazing broadcaster who won the hearts of Chicagoans while hosting public affairs shows and pulling lott… - 2 years ago

@tvbrad: Merri Dee was the measure of mercy. In memoriam, @cbschicago @ 10 pm. - 2 years ago

@toniful33668015: A tribute to Merri Dee from CBS 2's Brad Edwards ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb7SJg2BYw4....deeroyyrec tge gse from thiseevt - 2 years ago

@thestormwithin: RT @cw26chicago: CW26 and The U send heartfelt condolences to the many friends and family of the television trail blazer Merri Dee, Chicago… - 2 years ago

@THEGINSTITUTE: GILLARD INSTITUTE, INC. posts daily Google, LinkedIn, Manta & Twitter: We HONOR today (in the passing) mentor, frie… - 2 years ago

@toniful33668015: Remembering Chicago broadcasting legend Merri Dee://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-QfDEHsa_Y - 2 years ago

@toniful33668015: Former WGN-TV broadcaster, director of community relations Merri Dee dies at 85://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kki0MNvdS-k - 2 years ago

@toniful33668015: Former WGN-TV icon Merri Dee dies at 85://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvPbpe_OiFs - 2 years ago

@UKJAMschool: RT @NABJCC: Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons. Pervis Spann was the founder of @WVON1690 and gave voic… - 2 years ago

@travelfoodIN: RT @CHGOFoodScene: RIP Merri Dee ❤️ - 2 years ago

@heavyseas: RT @CTULocal1: Rest in peace and love to Merri Dee and Pervis Spann, two giants of broadcasting and Black history. Their work, and vision,… - 2 years ago

@grandted212: Open SmartNews and read "Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee, who survived kidnapping, shooting in 1971, dead at… - 2 years ago

@AltheaABillins: RT @fox32news: Merri Dee, a fixture on Chicago TV screens for decades as a reporter and anchor for WGN-TV, has died at 85, the news station… - 2 years ago

@GenitaRobinson: RT @Suntimes: Merri Dee was a trailblazing broadcaster who won the hearts of Chicagoans while hosting public affairs shows and pulling lott… - 2 years ago

@Jaymom39: RT @SGRhoCentral: Honorary Member Merri Dee Condolences We are very sorry to learn of the loss of Honorary Member Soror Merri Dee (Chicago… - 2 years ago

@Cmarti1215: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee, who survived kidnapping, shooting in 1971, dead at 85 May her memory be a bl… - 2 years ago

@th_conversation: Merri Dee, Chicago broadcast TV legend who survived kidnapping, shooting in 1971, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@gucciano: RIH MERRI DEE!!!!! - 2 years ago

@VWilliams_TV: RT @NABJCC: Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons. Pervis Spann was the founder of @WVON1690 and gave voic… - 2 years ago

@myaw731: RT @TheTRiiBE: TRiiBE, we celebrate the life of trailblazing @WGNTV broadcaster & @nabj Hall of Famer Merri Dee. Dee spent 43 years in Chi… - 2 years ago

@myaw731: RT @katiejanthony: Merri Dee, ‘homegrown, broadcasting legend’ who used her powerful voice to speak for crime victims, dead at 85 @Suntimes… - 2 years ago

@myaw731: RT @LourdesWGN: I had the honor of working with Merri Dee - a legend here at WGN! Her grace, heart and commitment to our communities alway… - 2 years ago

@myaw731: RT @WGNTV: If you grew up in #Chicago in the 70s, 80s, or 90s, Merri Dee *was* WGN. R.I.P. to a truly special woman, one of Chicago's Very… - 2 years ago

@NostalgiaDigest: RIP Merri Dee, a talented and groundbreaking broadcaster. It was always a pleasure to see her work. - 2 years ago

@ardenshore: Arden Shore is honored to be among one of the countless organizations on which Mrs. Dee cast her light. Thank you f… - 2 years ago

@katiejanthony: Merri Dee, ‘homegrown, broadcasting legend’ who used her powerful voice to speak for crime victims, dead at 85… - 2 years ago

@GlowySweetFab: RT @SAKimFoxx: Statement from State's Attorney Foxx on the passing of Merri Dee. - 2 years ago

@ajamusings: RT @TheTRiiBE: TRiiBE, we celebrate the life of trailblazing @WGNTV broadcaster & @nabj Hall of Famer Merri Dee. Dee spent 43 years in Chi… - 2 years ago

@Not_Giovanna_OK: RT @TheTRiiBE: TRiiBE, we celebrate the life of trailblazing @WGNTV broadcaster & @nabj Hall of Famer Merri Dee. Dee spent 43 years in Chi… - 2 years ago

@KimFoxx: RT @SAKimFoxx: Statement from State's Attorney Foxx on the passing of Merri Dee. - 2 years ago

@ItsEstelle2U: RT @TheTRiiBE: TRiiBE, we celebrate the life of trailblazing @WGNTV broadcaster & @nabj Hall of Famer Merri Dee. Dee spent 43 years in Chi… - 2 years ago

@CeeOhBigelow: RT @TheTRiiBE: TRiiBE, we celebrate the life of trailblazing @WGNTV broadcaster & @nabj Hall of Famer Merri Dee. Dee spent 43 years in Chi… - 2 years ago

@RokerRadio: @WGNRobin It’s been a bad week for the local entertainment industry. But I’m glad to see Merri Dee and Pervis Spann… - 2 years ago

@msrosati: RT @Suntimes: Merri Dee was a trailblazing broadcaster who won the hearts of Chicagoans while hosting public affairs shows and pulling lott… - 2 years ago

@jaygarlic: RIP Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@Lipsle2: SmartNews and read "Chicago broadcasting icon Merri Dee dies" here: To read it on the web,… - 2 years ago

@e_newsUS: Merri Dee, WGN-TV legend, dead at 85 - - 2 years ago

@LauraLe97942016: RT @LtGovStratton: Merri Dee was not only a media legend, she was also a fierce advocate, helping to pass Illinois’ first Victims Bill of R… - 2 years ago

@LtGovStratton: - 2 years ago

@Ferdavis9113: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@chgocutie: RIP Merri Dee. - 2 years ago

@fotogod63: RIP to legendary Chicago Broadcasting Pioneer Merri Dee. 1936-2022. You were the epitome of both class and beauty!… - 2 years ago

@ChrisRe59090477: @V103 Rest in Heaven, Ms. Merri Dee 🙏🏾🙏🏾✝️💜 - 2 years ago

@RamonaJai: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@thedavemiska: A true Chicago LEGEND.. We've lost a great one... (Also, one of the smoothest deliveries in broadcast history). - 2 years ago

@kgburke3: RT @RobertFeder: Robservations: @WGNTV legend @MerriDee1 dies at 85; @WBBMNewsradio promotes editor @ZZZWeber; @LindaLutton takes leave fro… - 2 years ago

@swasko: When I got lost at the mall as a kid (often, I think), I would look for women who looked like Merri Dee because she… - 2 years ago

@REMILOVESPORTS: RT @LtGovStratton: Merri Dee was not only a media legend, she was also a fierce advocate, helping to pass Illinois’ first Victims Bill of R… - 2 years ago

@nathandetroit33: RT @RobertFeder: Robservations: @WGNTV legend @MerriDee1 dies at 85; @WBBMNewsradio promotes editor @ZZZWeber; @LindaLutton takes leave fro… - 2 years ago

@LtGovStratton: Merri Dee was not only a media legend, she was also a fierce advocate, helping to pass Illinois’ first Victims Bill… - 2 years ago

@all_worn_out: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@natalieymoore: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@michellematara6: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@MsBarbaraSteven: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@Thetraindude2: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@OLEWTV: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@uruweiii: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@bunrxm: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to adv… - 2 years ago

@defshepard: RT @dailyherald: Feder: WGN legend Merri Dee dies at 85 - 2 years ago

@dailyherald: Feder: WGN legend Merri Dee dies at 85 - 2 years ago

@ovedabrown: RT @RobertFeder: Robservations: @WGNTV legend @MerriDee1 dies at 85; @WBBMNewsradio promotes editor @ZZZWeber; @LindaLutton takes leave fro… - 2 years ago

@BeauDuran: Huge for the @WBBMNewsradio newsroom. @zzzweber walks the walk and has been the linchpin of this morning show throu… - 2 years ago

@SamChatmanABC7: - 2 years ago

@nash10rounder: Former WGN-TV icon Merri Dee dies at 85 | WGN-TV - 2 years ago

@RobertFeder: Robservations: @WGNTV legend @MerriDee1 dies at 85; @WBBMNewsradio promotes editor @ZZZWeber; @LindaLutton takes le… - 2 years ago

@RenitaDYoung: RT @Dorothy4NABJ: Condolences @WGNTV friends as they mourn the passing of @NABJ 2011 Hall of Fame recipient Merri Dee. As a Chicago native,… - 2 years ago

@Alexa_Destria: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@Alexa_Destria: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@CMay17: RIP Merri Dee. 🙏🏼🙏🏼#wgn #channel9 #Chicago born and raised with Channel 9 and Ms. Dee was always there. - 2 years ago

@chernowa: Rest in Power Merri Dee. Those of us from Chicago remember her as being one of the faces of @WGNNews (and the one w… - 2 years ago

@TashaRansom1: RT @fox32news: Merri Dee, a fixture on Chicago TV screens for decades as a reporter and anchor for WGN-TV, has died at 85, the news station… - 2 years ago

@1Alisha_Miller: RIP Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@nursiegal75: Chicago broadcasting icon Merri Dee dies - 2 years ago

@adabagcompany: Who was Merri Dee and what was her cause of death? - 2 years ago

@ja_bartlett: The old lions of broadcasting keep leaving us: Chicago has already lost the great R&B radio man Pervis Spann this m… - 2 years ago

@Sweethng90: RT @NABJCC: Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons. Pervis Spann was the founder of @WVON1690 and gave voic… - 2 years ago

@Sweethng90: RT @RevJJackson: Merri Dee used her endless talents to help people all around the world.She was an honorable presenter&television personali… - 2 years ago

@InsidEkoMedia: Obituary News - Mary Dee Death : Former WGN-TV broadcaster and community relations director Mary Dee whose real nam… - 2 years ago

@NightCoffee99: RT @vanishedchicago: Merri Dee passed away. She was 85. I have watched her on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago for many years. Here is a photo o… - 2 years ago

@_Melly_Mels: RT @ABC7Chicago: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee has died at age 85. She survived a kidnapping and shooting and went on to advocate f… - 2 years ago

@JoanieLum: RT @suntimesobits: Merri Dee, ‘homegrown, broadcasting legend’ who used her powerful voice to speak for crime victims, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@Peaches7_: RT @cbschicago: Chicago broadcasting icon Merri Dee dies - 2 years ago

@LeeReeder12: @suntimesobits Merri Dee was a rare gem that shined every day while she was @ WGN as she will be missed dearly - 2 years ago

@SlimMethod: Merri Dee dead at 85 – Chicago broadcaster who survived 1971 kidnapping & shooting outside studio passes away - 2 years ago

@KambreeLynn74: This is heartbreaking. She was an inspiration to me. She survived everything life threw at her and built a beauti… - 2 years ago

@misszanette: @LavontSr What a blessing you knew her personally. I couldn't wait to watch Ms. Merri Dee host the Bid Billiken par… - 2 years ago

@SafeHomeDiy: Merri Dee Cause Of Death, Husband, Children - 2 years ago

@hi5connectgh: Nicolas Fulop: Meet Merri Dee’s husband - 2 years ago

@JoJoAries31: RT @cbschicago: Chicago broadcasting icon Merri Dee dies - 2 years ago

@officialmelibay: RT @SGRhoCentral: Honorary Member Merri Dee Condolences We are very sorry to learn of the loss of Honorary Member Soror Merri Dee (Chicago… - 2 years ago

@GrapeRipple: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@evanFmoore: RT @NABJCC: Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons. Pervis Spann was the founder of @WVON1690 and gave voic… - 2 years ago

@SGRhoCentral: Honorary Member Merri Dee Condolences We are very sorry to learn of the loss of Honorary Member Soror Merri Dee (C… - 2 years ago

@tnemibo: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@BpopeTV: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@WoodlawnWonder: RT @NABJCC: Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons. Pervis Spann was the founder of @WVON1690 and gave voic… - 2 years ago

@WoodlawnWonder: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@AllSabotage: RT @fox32news: Merri Dee, a fixture on Chicago TV screens for decades as a reporter and anchor for WGN-TV, has died at 85, the news station… - 2 years ago

@RebelliousMag: RT @BrandisFriedman: That time I got to talk with both Merrie Dee and @RubyBridges at the same time. Heartbroken to hear of Ms. Dee’s passi… - 2 years ago

@fox32news: Merri Dee, a fixture on Chicago TV screens for decades as a reporter and anchor for WGN-TV, has died at 85, the new… - 2 years ago

@RebelliousMag: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@InsidEkoMedia: Merri Dee Death – Chicago broadcaster is dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@QuintinOnCamera: RT @dorothyTV2: Condolences @WGNTV friends on the passing of @NABJ 2011 Hall of Fame recipient Merri Dee. As a Chicago native, Merri was a… - 2 years ago

@QuintinOnCamera: RT @wciu: CW26 and The U send heartfelt condolences to the many friends and family of the television trail blazer Merri Dee, Chicago anchor… - 2 years ago

@librariesval: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@librariesval: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@angelidowu3: RT @HermeneNdigo: Merri Dee has passed. She died peacefully in her sleep. She was a media pioneer and the face of WGN-TV for many years.… - 2 years ago

@QuintinOnCamera: Merri Dee was a Chicago legend and respected journalist who was community grounded. The community appreciated it. S… - 2 years ago

@maxxmyrick: Chicago’s Merri Dee The Honey Bee - Rest In Peace 😔❤️ - 2 years ago

@AGeminilove: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@garrardmc: Always a tough day when a mentor passes away. She told me to keep talking - no matter what. Merri Dee will be misse… - 2 years ago

@DebraCrockett7: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@SOLAR2112: RT @SankofaTravelHr: R.I.P. Chicago's Merri Dee. Follow @SankofaTravelher. - 2 years ago

@SkiffyKJR: RT @suntimesobits: Merri Dee, ‘homegrown, broadcasting legend’ who used her powerful voice to speak for crime victims, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@adabagcompany: Merri Dee dead at 85 – Chicago broadcaster who survived 1971 kidnapping & shooting outside studio passes away - 2 years ago

@CarlaWVTM13: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@havingyoursay: RT @havingyoursay: I am saddened to hear of the passing of TV & Radio personality Merri Dee. She was a lovely lady in every way. Merri is… - 2 years ago

@TheSunUS: #BREAKING: Famous broadcaster who survived 1971 kidnapping and shooting dead - 2 years ago

@havingyoursay: I am saddened to hear of the passing of TV & Radio personality Merri Dee. She was a lovely lady in every way. Merr… - 2 years ago

@LadyLaVena: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@deborahobrown: Merri Dee was the very first person I met at WGN while waiting to be interviewed for my summer internship in 1993.I… - 2 years ago

@cbschicago: Chicago broadcasting icon Merri Dee dies - 2 years ago

@lewdog73: Chicago broadcast luminary Merri Dee has died - 2 years ago

@Cedlovesjazz: Oh, damn. RIP, Merri Dee. #Legend - 2 years ago

@coolnerdswagga: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@OnPointPress_: RT @NABJ: NABJ is saddened to learn today of the loss of groundbreaking Chicago broadcast journalist and communicator Merri Dee. Dee was i… - 2 years ago

@AmBlkForum: We send our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of legendary broadcaster, author, philanthropist and… - 2 years ago

@JimLexa: @vanishedchicago @North2North @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV @WGNNews Sorry to hear the sad news. Merri Dee was a Chicago legend. - 2 years ago

@MsAudioJB: RT @WGCI: Former WGN-TV reporter #MerriDee Dies at 86 💔 - 2 years ago

@BlkCollegeQuiz: We send our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of legendary broadcaster, author, philanthropist and… - 2 years ago

@UKJAMschool: RT @NABJ: NABJ is saddened to learn today of the loss of groundbreaking Chicago broadcast journalist and communicator Merri Dee. Dee was i… - 2 years ago

@TheStellars: We send our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of legendary broadcaster, author, philanthropist and… - 2 years ago

@NoShingtonFurfe: @WGNNews Merri Dee...RIP. - 2 years ago

@Omahane5159: RT @Scrivenesse: RIP #MerriDee. Godspeed. - 2 years ago

@daphparker7: Chicago broadcast luminary Merri Dee has died - 2 years ago

@NsemWoKrom: Merri Dee Cause of death revealed by family - 2 years ago

@suutancom: Merri Dee, legendary TV broadcaster and advocate for crime victims, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@AshqelynnAyers: RT @Dorothy4NABJ: Condolences @WGNTV friends as they mourn the passing of @NABJ 2011 Hall of Fame recipient Merri Dee. As a Chicago native,… - 2 years ago

@smithlashana01: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@usasharenews: Chicago broadcast TV legend Merri Dee, who survived kidnapping, shooting in 1971, dead at 85 - 2 years ago

@diolette: Rest in power. A major influence in my life to become a journalist. - 2 years ago

@usasharenews: Broadcasting legend Merri Dee dies at 85 - 2 years ago

@RickPartyShow: RT @iamRickParty: Chicago's very own iconic broadcaster, Merri dee, will be missed. - 2 years ago

@e_newsUS: Merri Dee, legendary TV broadcaster and advocate for crime victims, dead at 85 - - 2 years ago

@NWI_Cubs_Fan: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago

@North2North: RT @vanishedchicago: Merri Dee passed away. She was 85. I have watched her on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago for many years. Here is a photo o… - 2 years ago

@North2North: @vanishedchicago @WGNMorningNews @WGNTV @WGNNews Remembering interviewing Jim brown and he specifically asked about merri Dee #rip - 2 years ago

@iamRickParty: Chicago's very own iconic broadcaster, Merri dee, will be missed. - 2 years ago

@DerrickNtheCity: #restinpeace former News anchor Merri Dee, she passed away at the age of 85 #legend🌹 - 2 years ago

@PupsherLive: RT @WGNNews: WGN-TV is saddened following the loss of longtime anchor, reporter and director of community relations — Merri Dee - 2 years ago