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 succumbed to a years-long battle with cancer at a Richmond, Virginia, hospital. She was 60.

Her co-star Haywood Nelson confirmed the news on Instagram. “Our brilliant, loving, positive, pragmatic warrior, without fail, has finally found her release from the clutches of this world and a body,” the actor, who played Dwayne Clemens Nelson, wrote.

In the c omments , a follower remarked, “Oh No not Dee!! Sending my deepest condolences to get family! May she RIParadise.” A second fan wrote that they were “truly grateful for the talented young actress Danielle Spencer was, who brought me and siblings

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