Summary
Danielle Spencer, an actor known for her role in the 1970s show “What’s Happening!!,” died at age 60 after battling cancer. She was also a veterinarian and dealt with major health issues following a severe car accident in her youth.
Key Facts
- Danielle Spencer played Dee Thomas on the TV show “What’s Happening!!” in the 1970s.
- She died at age 60 after a long fight with cancer.
- Spencer’s character Dee was known for her witty remarks and became famous for the catchphrase, “Ooh, I’m gonna tell mama.”
- She survived a serious car accident at age 12 that resulted in lasting spinal and neurological problems.
- She studied veterinary medicine and became a veterinarian in 1993.
- Spencer continued to act occasionally, including a role in the 1997 film “As Good as it Gets.”
- She battled breast cancer and had a double mastectomy in 2014.
- The show “What’s Happening!!” focused on Black teenagers and was based in Los Angeles.
