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Danielle Spencer
1965 - 2025
Danielle Spencer
1965 - 2025
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1965
DIED
2025
Danielle Spencer Obituary
She was a child star best known for her sassy portrayal of Dee Thomas on "What's Happening!!" and its '80s sequel, "What's Happening Now!!"
Spencer is also being remembered for leaving acting as an adult, choosing a career as a veterinarian.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images )
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Leslie Redaway
Yesterday
jodi and George Houts
Yesterday
From Dr.Houts and staff at Northwest animal hospital Omaha Nebraska . We are so sorry to hear of this wonderful doctor/special lady. What a loss and just want to let the family members and friends know we are praying for all during this time. The 4 legged furry friends was so lucky to have her as their doctor . God Bless you all.
israel green
Yesterday
Rest in peace Danielle Spencer aka dee brilliant actress she'll never be forgotten
Faithtobin
Yesterday
Dear Spencer Family my condolences´s to the Spencer family.she´ll surely be missed very much and may she rest in peace.best faith/brad
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Tommie Peterson
Yesterday
Loved her as Dee on What's Happening sending love and prayers to her family
R.W.
Yesterday
Dr. Spencer you were the epitome of a excellent actor. Deepest condolences to the family.
Rhonda, MD
Bobby Johnson
Yesterday
Ms Pelt, sincere condolences to you and your family and thanks for having lunch with me and my daughter Sydney at Applebee's to meet you and Danielle! Respectfully, Bobby Johnson
Tom Notartomaso
Yesterday
So Sorry that you had to endure the pain of cancer! I watched too many times on what´s happening, and I´m so glad you had that wonderful experience to act as a child. May you rest in peace now thank you for helping the animals..
Lynn
Yesterday
Even though I never met Danielle, but I enjoyed her entertaining spirit on tv...she will be missed RIP/RIH
Marie Daunoy
Yesterday
God rest your soul until he calls you again, always Marie Hunter Daunoy
Michael
Yesterday
R.I.P. our condolences to family friends and fans Michael Crosswhite and Jon Atkinson.
Kathy
Yesterday
She was funny! Then to become a veterinarian....HUGS!!
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