Costar Haywood Nelson publicly announced that Thomas died of cancer at age 60 on Monday, Aug. 11 Other What's Happening!! cast members and guest stars are remembering Spencer for her bright spirit ...

Danielle Spencer, who was known for her role on the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, died on August 11, 2025 at age 60. What’s Happening!! ran from 1976 to 1979, and Danielle also played the same role ...

Fans are in mourning following the news that actress Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” passed away on Aug. 12. The former child star ...

The What's Happening!! actress' friends Holly Robinson Peete, Haywood Nelson and Kim Fields shared photos from the event on social media "Yesterday in Richmond, I had the honor of remembering Dr.

Kim Fields spoke at a celebration of life service for What's Happening star Danielle Spencer. Spencer's costar Haywood Nelson also attended the service. Holly Robinson Peete said the ceremony was ...

Dr. Danielle Spencer, the actress known for her role as “Dee” on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” has died at 60 years old after a long battle with cancer Aug. 11. Her “What’s Happening!!” ...

Holly Robinson Peete blasts the Emmys for leaving Danielle Spencer out of the televised "In Memoriam" segment. Actress and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete is sounding off about Dr. Danielle ...

(NEXSTAR) — Dr. Danielle Spencer, the former child star beloved for her role as Dee on ABC’s “What’s Happening!!,” has died, according to her brother and her former co-star. She was 60. Spencer’s ...

Holly Robinson Peete was not happy with the Emmys’ In Memoriam segment this year. On Monday, September 15, Peete, 60, shared her surprise that the awards show had left out What’s Happening!! actress ...

Danielle Spencer felt "guilty" when she ended her marriage to Russell Crowe. The 56-year-old singer-and-actress split from the Gladiator star - with whom she has sons Charles, 22, and 19-year-old ...

Danielle Spencer, the beloved actress who captured hearts as the sharp-tongued little sister Dee Thomas on the classic 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60. A family spokesperson ...