Merri Dee (born Mary Francine Dorham; October 30, 1936) is an American philanthropist and former television journalist. Dee is best known for her work at Chicago television station and national cable superstation WGN-TV (channel 9) as an anchor/reporter from 1972 until 1983 and director of community relations from 1983 until 2008. Dee currently serves as president and member of the leadership council of the Illinois chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) since 2009.