Jeane Freeman
Scottish MSP consultant in public affairs (born 1953)
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society Feb 7, 2026, 9:36 AM
Jeane Freeman dies after a swift battle with cancer - Jeane Freeman, a former Scottish health secretary, was diagnosed with incurable cancer on January 13, leading to her passing just 25 days later.
- Freeman served as the cabinet secretary for health and sport from 2018 to 2021 and was influential in managing the Covid-19 response in Scotland.
- Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and those she served, highlighting her significant impact on Scottish politics and public health.
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