Morgan Freeman’s Step-granddaughter is stabbed to death allegedly by her boyfriend in New York, America.

E’Dena Hines was the granddaughter of Freeman's first wife, Jeanette Adair Bradshaw. The couple divorced in 1979 after 12 years of marriage. Freeman has always referred to Hines as his granddaughter.

"Her star will continue to shine bright in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace."

"The world will never know her artistry and talent, and how much she had to offer. Her friends and family were fortunate enough to have known what she meant as a person" Freeman said in a statement.

Early Sunday morning police responding to a 911 call in Washington Heights, they found Hines lying in the street. The 33-year-old had been stabbed multiple times in the upper body. She was rushed to Harlem Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Police took Hines' 30-year-old boyfriend into custody and he was sent to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for a psychiatric evaluation. As per reported.

Hines recently she auditioned for a part in an independent movie.