Edena Hines, the granddaughter of Freeman's first wife, was found lying on the street in front of her apartment building in Upper Manhattan, The AP reported.

She had multiple stab wounds to the chest.

Police said the couple was in a relationship.

"The world will never know her artistry and talent, and how much she had to offer," Freeman said when remembering his granddaughter.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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