Meet Dee Breuer: The wife of famous comedian Jim Breuer

Meet Dee Breuer: The wife of famous comedian Jim Breuer

Dee Breuer is an American celebrity spouse famous for being the wife of stand-up comedian and actor Jim Breuer. She is known for her vibrant personality despite battling cancer on and off for over ten years since her first diagnosis in 2012. So, where is she today?

Comedian Jim Breuer performs on stage
Comedian Jim Breuer performs at The Stress Factory Comedy Club (L) and at Alice Cooper's 20th Annual Christmas Pudding (R). Photo: Bobby Bank, Daniel Knighton (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Dee Breuer is best known as the long-time wife of American comedian and actor Jim Breuer.
  • They tied the knot in 1993 and have three daughters together.
  • Jim's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, which she beat.
  • She is involved in cancer awareness campaigns.

Profiles summary

Full name

Dee Breuer

Place of birth

United States

Current residence

Naples, Florida, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Caucasian

Religion

Christian

Gender

Female

Sexual orientation

Straight

Marital status

Married

Husband

Comedian Jim Breuer (since 1993)

Children

Three daughters (Gabrielle, Kelsey, and Dorianne)

Known for

Being the wife of Jim Breuer

Alma mater

East Lake High School

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Who is Dee Breuer?

Dee Breuer is an occasional contributor to his podcasts on various subjects related to life, family, and relationships. Dee is also actively involved in cancer awareness campaigns.

How long has Jim Breuer been married?

Dee and comedian Jim Breuer tied the knot on 28th August 1993 in a private ceremony. The couple has been together for close to 30 years. The stand-up comedian often talks highly of his wife and the mother of his children in interviews.

How many kids does Jim Breuer have?

The former SNL star has three daughters with his long-term wife, Dee. Their firstborn daughter, Gabrielle, was born in 1999. The couple welcomed their second child, Kelsey, in 2003 and their lastborn, Dorianne, in 2004.

Jim and Dee Breuer's children have been sheltered from the spotlight and live a quiet life in Naples, Florida. The family previously lived in Chester Township, New Jersey, from 2005 to 2021.

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Dee Breuer's age

The celebrity wife does not share many details about her personal life. Information about her date of birth, hometown, and early life is unavailable. She is an alumnus of East Lake High School.

Top 5 facts about Dee Breuer.
Top 5 facts about Dee Breuer. Photo: @Jim Breuer (modified by author)
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What kind of cancer does Dee Breuer have?

Jim Breuer's wife was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in 2012 and got treatment, but the disease returned in 2015 when doctors found malignant cells in her lymph nodes.

In February 2017, Dee was given four years to live after cancer spots were found in her lungs and various other places in her body.

Is Dee Breuer still alive as of 2025?

The celebrity wife is still alive as of October 2025, despite being given four years to live in 2017. Her condition has been deteriorating as her cancer advances, but she and her husband have kept their faith in God.

In a previous episode of The Brueniverse Podcast, the comedian revealed he is not mad at God but thankful for the moments he gets to share with his family. This is not the first time that Jim's family has been affected by cancer, as he also lost his sister to the disease.

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How old is Jim Breuer?

Dee Breuer's husband, Jim, was born on 21st June 1967 on Long Island in Valley Stream, New York, United States. He is 58 years old in 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.

What is Jim Breuer famous for?

Jim came into the limelight in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He was on the NBC show from 1995 to 1998. He later started hosting Fridays with Jim Breuer on Sirius Satellite Radio and has been a presenter on shows like VH1's Web Junk 20 and The Howard Stern Show.

As an actor, Jim Breuer has starred in various films and TV shows, including Half Baked (1998) as Brian alongside Dave Chappelle. Jim regularly hosts stand-up comedy shows on stages across the United States. Other Jim Breuer's shows include:

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Year

Film/TV show

Role

2000

Once in the Life

Pizzaman

2000

Titan A.E.

The Cook’s voice

2006

Beer League

Football Guy

2011

Zookeeper

Crow’s voice

2014

School Dance

Officer Lagney

2016–2017

Kevin Can Wait

Father Philip

How much is Jim Breuer's net worth?

According to The Richest, the former Saturday Night Live star has an estimated net worth of $3 million in 2025. He earns from his career as an actor, host, and stand-up comedian.

Jim Breuer performs at The Stress Factory Comedy Club
Jim Breuer performs at The Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Photo: Bobby Bank
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Trivia

  • Dee and Jim Breuer married in the early 1990s.
  • Dee was diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Dee Breuer is a very private person, unlike her husband.

Dee Breuer has not had an easy life after being diagnosed with cancer, but has continued to be a strong pillar for her husband and their three girls. She is also lucky to be surrounded by a family that supports and cheers her up.

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