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1982
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2015
Edena Hines Obituary
NEW YORK (AP) — Morgan Freeman's step-granddaughter was an up-and-coming actress who had briefly given up her career in frustration only to return to New York with renewed spirit and a starring part in an independent film.
"My dream has come true and it's just beginning. Life can make you want to give up or walk away; sometimes it gives you the strength to appreciate when you do get your happy ending," Edena Hines wrote on her blog.
The 33-year-old actress, who sometimes went as E'dena, was fatally stabbed on Sunday in front of her Upper Manhattan apartment building. Her boyfriend has been arrested on murder charges.
Hines had just finished filming "Landing Up," a movie about a street-wise woman who falls for a man and must decide how to divulge her past.
"She really gave everything to the film. All of her soul. She was amazing in it. She's such a talented actress," said Stacey Maltin, who wrote, produced and stars in "Landing Up." Hines played Maltin's best friend in the film.
The cast and crew have been in a fog since the death, trying to edit images of a woman they miss. "We're totally devastated. At first, I had to keep checking to see if it was real, that it was actually true," said Maltin.
A graduate of New York University's graduate acting program, Hines confessed that she felt frustrated with the direction of her career, writing that she felt "unfulfilled."
"Try booking an ingenue role when you look like Juliet, but you read like Lady Macbeth," she wrote on her blog. "I wasn't sure where I fit in or what I wanted."
Many of her TV and film credits had some tie to her step-grandfather. She played a receptionist at a vet in "5 Flights Up," which starred Freeman and Diane Keaton. She played a maid in 1996's "Moll Flanders," with Freeman and Robin Wright. She also played a minor role on the comedic web series "A Minority Report."
Hines left for Memphis, Tennessee, for two years but this spring auditioned for "Landing Up" and got the part of Cece. "She had this energy that is so raw and magnetic," said Maltin. Hines never revealed who her famous relative was during her audition. "She really wanted to prove herself as an actress."
She returned to New York to start filming this spring. "Now there is an ease with which I approach my work, a sense of comfort instead of fear," she wrote.
Maltin said once when she was on set, the director, Daniel Tenenbaum, said he wanted to rehearse a scene but that the cast shouldn't go full-out. Maltin watched on a monitor as Hines acted up a storm. "I thought you were going to go half that?" Replied Hines: "That was my 50 percent."
Hines was the granddaughter of Freeman's first wife, Jeanette Adair Bradshaw. The two were married from 1967-1979.
Maltin said Hines had plans to start writing and developing some of her own work. She also planned to be in a play this fall. "She was really excited about a lot of things," said Maltin.
The film "Landing Up" is due out in 2016.
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MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Memories and Condolences
for Edena Hines
52 Entries
September 6, 2019
Friend
Karla Burns
May you rest in peace sweet angel
January 3, 2019
Friend
Jebens Edina
That is the day goes by that you dont pass through my mind. I so enjoyed working with you, and I miss you very much. I do so hope you are at peace.
February 7, 2018
Eliza
April 25, 2017
Nazarene Mckinney
Your light will continue to burn brightly. Love never fails and you will always be loved. May your family find comfort and peace in Jesus Christ who will love us forever.
August 3, 2016
Valenda Newell
March 8, 2016
Allison Dupont
Rest in Peace, sweet Angel.
October 10, 2015
Ellen Matthews
Sleep in peace sweet angel
October 10, 2015
Ellen Matthews
I will always be thankful to you for bringing your mother and I back in touch after so many years.I am saddened that we never had the chance to meet. A beautiful soul gone way too soon. Sleep in peace sweet angel
September 19, 2015
Phoebe Ali
Morgan, my heart goes out to you and your family. I will never forget your Granddaughter. I remembe the first time I met her. I wish you GOD'S Amazing Grace and Peace. Phoebe Ali
September 3, 2015
M S
So sorry for the loss of your loved one , soon and very soon our Heavenly Father through his son will wipe away the sting of death forever.. Isaiah 65:8
August 27, 2015
Edena Hines is our hero! Her sacrifice will go down in history and her name will be known across the entire world!
August 27, 2015
Nell
So deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God's future promises console your hearts John 6:40
August 25, 2015
Andrea
I'm truly sorry for your loss,
Losing your loved one is very painful,
Please be assured that our Heavenly Father cares for you and he promises to bond the broken hearted by fulfilling all his promises.
August 23, 2015
J. Nixon
Weeping may endureth in the night but JOY cometh in the morning. May GOD grant Edena's family strength & guidance during this difficult time .
Edena's smile will shine forever &
ever!
August 22, 2015
Brenda Pete
Although I never got a chance to meet you, I know you are resting with the angels. May God give the family peace in the midst of your storm. RIP my dear great niece.
August 20, 2015
JOHNNY MCCOY
MY HEART GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF THIS YOUNG WOMAN KNOWING I DON"T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO IF IT WAS ME!
August 19, 2015
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
Shalom
TRIAD / MC
August 19, 2015
Ingrid
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15
August 19, 2015
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We look to God's guidance and strength during these difficult times. He states in his Word at Psalms 29:11, "He will give strength to his people. He will bless his people with peace
August 19, 2015
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
In God's care rest in peace
August 19, 2015
LaKia Watson
From my Family to yours, I am deeply sorry for your loss of an amazing person and friend.. May God give you all strength needed to move forward...she will not be forgotten
August 19, 2015
LaKia Watson
Even as life continues to go on,no matter how much we are in mourn..I set aside great memories, as I rewind time to remind myself of how full of life you were and know your spirit will be a flection of your heart..Love you for always
August 19, 2015
marsha
With sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved ones to such a violent crime. May you seek comfort in knowing that God cares and will answer the cry of innocent victims as promised at Psalm 72:14 - "From oppression and from violence he will rescue them. And their blood will be precious in his eyes.
August 19, 2015
Morgan Jenness
So sorry this bright spirit was cut down as she started to soar...fly free
August 18, 2015
MY HEART & PRAYERS TO THE FREEMAN FAMILY. UR GRAND DAUGHTER IS AN ANGLE IN THE SKY
August 18, 2015
I am truly sorry for your sudden and unexpected loss. Take comfort in the scripture at Jer 31:13 which states that "God will change their mourning into exhulation and I will comfort them."
August 18, 2015
Rest in Eternal Paradise Beautiful Edena Hines. My Sincere Condolences to the Families. God's Blessings To All. NY
August 18, 2015
Kathryn Irby
Morgan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Edena. Just know that you will see her again in Heaven. May God Bless the Memory of Edena, and your other family members.
August 18, 2015
S Knight
My sincere condolences to the family of Edena, this is such a horrible tragedy, may you find comfort in knowing one day soon violent acts such as this will no longer be.(Ps 37:9&10)
August 18, 2015
Patti Divine
Sorry for the loss of such a precious life.
August 18, 2015
JohnDavid A. Griffin
For the Bradshaw, Freeman, Hines families, granted none of us can not imagine the intense pain and sadness that you all have at this time. In the book of John verse 3:15, Whom so ever believes in Me shall not perish, but will live with Me in My Father's house and I believe that your loved one, despite the manor in which she was taken from all who love her, she is now with the God of Abraham in paradise thanking God for her gift of acting with a command performance before our Lord God the Creator of all people and things, God's Peace and Grace be with Edna's family and friends along with my prayers for healing , forgiving and healing strength.
August 18, 2015
Connie Force
To this family, sorry for your loss of this young lady, may she rest in the Lords arms. May God be with you always. God bless you.
August 18, 2015
Pat Harding
My sincere condolence to Edena's family. You will be in my prayers.
August 18, 2015
Orlando
Edena Hines was a young, beautiful woman, who seemed to be a good friend with a good heart. It's difficult to describe how sorry I am for your loss. I know that words are not enough to take away your pain, but our Loving God is aware of your grief...He promises to care for the brokenhearted one. Psalms 59:17. I'm extending my sincere condolences for your loss.
August 18, 2015
Joan Walton
Rest in peace !!!!!!!!!!
August 17, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of such a young life. People can be so cruel in this world today. I trust God will do what He does...and that is to comfort your hearts at this time. a fan of Mr. Freeman.
August 17, 2015
G D
It is unfortunate that such a young life had to the end the way it did. It reminds us of the urgent need for all sorts of violence to come to an end. (Psalms 37:10,11) May God comfort you in your time of grief.
August 17, 2015
Glen Hausfeld
Peace.
August 17, 2015
Linda Tracy
August 17, 2015
Scott Chamberland
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
August 17, 2015
A life taken far to soon. Rest in peace. Condolences to the family.
August 17, 2015
So Sorry, please accept my heartfelt condolences. May you be comforted by God's promise of a peaceful New World where billions who are asleep in death will awakened to life again. (John 11:23-25)
August 17, 2015
James Woodson
Our condolences to theHines, Bradshaw and Freeman families, and many friends . May the God who gives hope, grant you the strength and wisdom needed day by day to cope with your great loss. And may you find comfort and security from one who cannot lie and promises to undo all tragedy - "he said: Tabitha, rise! She opened her eyes, and as she caught sight of Peter, she sat up. 41 Giving her his hand, he raised her up, and he called the holy ones and the widows and presented her alive. (Acts 9:40,41)
August 17, 2015
Nerida
With my deepest sympathy to the family. Losing someone so tragically is always very difficult to the loved ones left behind. May you find comfort and hope in God's word. Psalm 59:17
August 17, 2015
My deepest condolences to all her family and friends.
August 17, 2015
To the Hines family,
I'm terribly sorry for your loss, a life gone too soon. I hope and pray her light will shine so ever bright among the stars at night. God bless and peace through out.
August 17, 2015
May God sustain you and give you his peace at this time Hines Family. Only time can ease all your pain and remember that Edena was loved, as this will help you to get through your daily life. God is near when our hearts are broken and He has provided His Word to comfort us in our times of distress. Always remember this. ROM 15:4. -- Ms DEE
August 17, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the beautiful promise found at Is. 25:8 provide a measure of hope and comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Ann
August 17, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family. May Almighty God (Psalms 83:18) provide you with the strength needed during this difficult time of your life. He will really help to continue on each day. Cherish Edena memories forever in your heart.
August 17, 2015
A bright light has gone out. My condolences to the Hines and Freeman families.
August 17, 2015
DP
OH SO TRAGIC! R.I.P. BEAUTIFUL EDENA!!!
August 17, 2015
Lewises
Deepest condolences to the Hines family for this great loss. May the comfort from GOD sustain you through this very difficult time and in the days ahead.
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