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Danielle Spencer, child star from ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dead at 60

Danielle Spencer, the former child star best known for her role in “What’s Happening!!,” has died following a lengthy cancer battle. She was 60. Spencer’s death was announced by her co-star Haywood ...

Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60

Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What's Happening!!,” Danielle Spencer has died at age 60.

Danielle Spencer Dies: ‘What’s Happening!!’ Actor Was 60

Danielle Spencer, who portrayed Raj's sassy younger sister on the 1970s sitcom What's Happening!! died Monday at the age of ...

Danielle Spencer, child star of 'What's Happening,' dies at 60

Spencer played Dee, the smart-aleck younger sister who became known for her catchphrase, "Ooooh, I'm gonna tell Mama!" ...

Multiple ‘What’s Happening’ Cast Members Died Too Soon

What’s Happening!! was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1970s. Featuring a core cast of six actors, the popular ABC ...

‘What’s Happening!!’ Cast Then & Now: Meet Dwayne, Dee, Shirley & the Other Sitcom Stars

Most of the ‘What’s Happening!!’ cast paid tribute to Danielle Spencer after she died in 2025. Find out where the former ...