'What's Happening!!' Star Danielle Spencer Dead at 60

[Justice Brandeis]

Source: TMZ

Danielle Spencer -- famous for playing Dee Thomas on the hit '70s sitcom "What's Happening!!" -- has died at 60 following complications from cancer, TMZ has learned.

Her longtime friend and former costar Haywood Nelson -- AKA Dwayne from the sitcom -- tells TMZ Danielle passed away Monday night in a Richmond, Virginia hospital ... with her mom Cheryl and her jazz musician brother Jeremy Pelt by her side.

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[JustAnotherGen]

1. Oh

[no_hypocrisy]

2. She was a fine actress.

Had impeccable timing and was a very good ensemble player.

[area51]

3. RIP

[LoisB]

4. Aw. So young. She was the funniest actor on that show. May her soul be welcomed into

The Universe.

[LudwigPastorius]

5. Aww...this is very sad.

Fuck Cancer!!

[littlemissmartypants]

6. ...

[MIButterfly]

7. Oh no. That is so sad. She was so young.

She was, indeed, the funniest character on that show. The quintessential sassy little sister and she played it so well.

RIP, Dee! Thanks for the laughs.

[hamsterjill]

8. Oh, goodness!

I really loved her character on that show. She had such sass!!!

May she rest in peace, and may her family and friends find comfort.

[kimbutgar]

9. Loved that show and happy she used her money to become a veterinarian!

RIP Danielle!