Morgan Freeman's granddaughter stabbed to death in New York
The granddaughter of actor Morgan Freeman has been stabbed to death in New York.
Police responding to a 911 call at about 3am found 33-year-old Edena Hines with multiple stab wounds in Manhattan.
She was pronounced dead at Harlem Hospital.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene, in front of Hines’ apartment on West 162nd Street.
Freeman issued a statement saying: “The world will never know her artistry and talent, and how much she had to offer.”
Hines had studied acting and was involved with teaching urban youth.
#RIPEdenaHines "Her star will continue to shine bright in our hearts." - Morgan Freeman http://t.co/SqGXeratNn pic.twitter.com/XVxw5sGo1a
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