Merri Dee (born October 30, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American philanthropist and former television journalist. From 1972 to 2008, Dee worked at Chicago television station and national cable superstation WGN-TV (channel 9), as an anchor/reporter and later as the director of community relations. Dee currently serves as president and member of the leadership council of the Illinois chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).