Danielle Spencer, who played charming little sister Dee in the Seventies sitcom What’s Happening!! , died on Aug. 11. The former child actress who later pursued a career in veterinary care was 60.

Spencer’s death was confirmed via Instagram by Haywood Nelson, who starred as Dwayne Clemens Nelson in the series. “Dr. Dee, our brilliant, loving, positive, pragmatic warrior, without fail, has finally found her release from the clutches of this world and a body,” Nelson shared. “We celebrate Danielle Spencer and her contributions as we regret to inform her departure and transition from a long battle with cancer.”

Spencer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, according to her official website. Despite being declared cancer-free following a double mastectomy, she continued to navigate

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