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Danielle Spencer from ‘What's Happening!!' passes away at 60

Trigger warning: This article contains mention of an individual's death. Former child star Danielle Spencer , best known for her memorable role as the quick-witted Dee Thomas in the 1970s sitcom 'What's Happening!!', has passed away at the age of 60. Her legacy as a talented actress and her lasting impact on television and film are being remembered by fans and colleagues. Spencer's notable performances in projects like 'What's Happening Now!!' and 'As Good as it Gets' showcased her unique acting style and cemented her place in pop culture history. Danielle Spencer passes away at the age of 60 The former TV star passed on at the age of 60 in Richmond, Virginia, as confirmed by her co-star and friend Haywood Nelson, as per a report by The Hollywood Reporter. While talking about his co-star, Nelson shared that, 'She suffered for a very long time but did it with a great deal of courage'. The actress was diagnosed earlier with breast cancer and had undergone a double mastectomy in 2014. Afterwards, she had undergone another surgery in 2018 to help relieve bleeding in her brain. The star had undergone a lot of health issues in her life. Almost a decade after an accident that had killed her stepfather, she even ended up developing a spinal condition that had left dependent on a wheelchair for quite some time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Secret Lives of the Romanovs — the Last Rulers of Imperial Russia! Learn More Undo All about the late Danielle Spencer The late Danielle Spencer was a prolific actor who had been a part of the entertainment industry for a short amount of time; however, she had still managed to leave her mark. While she started her journey in the industry at the mere age of 7, her best known role came much later in life. She was best known for her role in the hit show, 'What's Happening!!', where she took on the role of Dee, and became known for her popular catchphrase 'Ooooh, I'm gonna tell Mama!' After getting into an auto accident during the filming of the second season of the show, she went on to become a veterinarian in 1993, though she still ended up appearing in programs.