(In US) Danielle Spencer, Known as Dee from "What's Happening!!", Dies at 60 After Battle with Cancer

 


Danielle Spencer, best remembered for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60.


Spencer passed away on Monday, August 11, at a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, following a battle with cancer.

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She rose to fame playing the quick-witted Dee Thomas from 1976 to 1979, later reprising the role in the sequel series What’s Happening Now!!.




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After stepping away from acting, Spencer pursued a career in veterinary medicine, dedicating her life to caring for animals. Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans who fondly remember her work and enduring charm.

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