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Former Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman Dies from Cancer at 72

Jeane Freeman died 25 days after an unexpected incurable cancer diagnosis, having served as Scotland's health secretary and led the Covid-19 response.

  • Jeane Freeman, a former Scottish health secretary, died at age 72, her family announced in a statement.
  • In a statement to the Press Association, Susan Stewart said Jeane Freeman received an unexpected diagnosis of incurable cancer on 13 January and died 25 days later.
  • In government, Ms Freeman served as Scottish health secretary and MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, leading Scotland’s Covid response.
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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