Danielle Spencer has passed away at age 60. The actress was best known for playing the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom 'What's Happening!!' Spencer died Monday (August 11) after a yearslong battle with cancer. Family spokesperson Sandra Jones confirmed the news, per the Associated Press.
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Critical Prayers Up! 'What's Happening!!' Star Danielle Spencer Passes Away At Age 60
August 12, 2025
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