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Danielle Spencer, Sassy Young Star of ‘What’s Happening!!,’ Dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, who played the precocious youngster Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died. She ...

'What's Happening!!' child TV star Danielle Spencer dies at 60

Child star Danielle Spencer, who portrayed Dee Thomas on the 1970s comedy TV series “What’s Happening!!,” has died at 60, ...

What Role Did Danielle Spencer Play in What’s Happening!!?

On Monday1, 2025, Danielle Spencer sadly passed away from stomach cancer. She was best known for her acting career in the ...
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Danielle Spencer’s Mom Shares Insight Into the ‘What’s Happening’ Star’s Final Days Before Death

Danielle Spencer’s mom, Cheryl Pelt, revealed that her daughter was hospitalized nearly two weeks before her death. Pelt told ...
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What's Happening!! cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the ABC sitcom

ABC’s What Happening!! It was both entertaining and groundbreaking. It impressed viewers with its storyline, which focused on the lives of African-American teenagers, a first in the late 1970s.

“What's Happening!! ”Stars Remember Danielle Spencer as Family and Friends Mourn the Actress After Her Death at 60

Danielle Spencer starred as Dee Thomas on What's Happening!! from 1976 to 1979. Costar Haywood Nelson publicly announced that ...
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Why ‘What's Happening!!' Is Still Celebrated Nearly 50 Years After Its Debut

Almost 50 years after its debut, What's Happening!! remains one of the most culturally significant sitcoms of the 1970s. The ...
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What's Happening!!: How old was Dwayne in the ABC sitcom? Details explored

ABC's popular sitcom What's Happening!! ran for three successful seasons before ending in 1979. Created by Eric Monte, this ...