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Danielle Spencer, Child Star of ‘What’s Happening!!,’ Dies

What is Haywood Nelson doing now? 'What’s Happening!!' star mourns co-star Danielle Spencer’s death

Haywood Nelson is mourning the demise of his What's Happening!! co-star, Danielle Spencer. Haywood Nelson, who played Dwayne Nelson opposite Spencer's Dee Thomas on the show, was the first to announce her demise, at the age of 60. He took to Instagram on August 11 to pen a heartfelt statement in her honor:

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Danielle Spencer’s Cause of Death: How Did the ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Die?

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'What's Happening!!' child TV star Danielle Spencer dies at 60

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What Role Did Danielle Spencer Play in What’s Happening!!?

On Monday, August 11, 2025, Danielle Spencer sadly passed away from stomach cancer.

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‘What’s Happening!!’ Sitcom Star Dies at 60

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What's Happening!! Star Danielle Spencer's Final Days Detailed by Mom

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“What’s Happening!!” Star Haywood Nelson Pays Tribute To Sassy Co-Star

"What's Happening!!" star Danielle Spencer passed away on August 11, 2025 following a battle with cancer her former co-star shared.

Danielle Spencer, Child Star of ‘What’s Happening!!,’ Is Dead at 60

She played a witty teenager on one of the first American television shows that centered on young Black people.

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Danielle Spencer, “What's Happening!!” Child Star, Dies At 60

"Dr. Dee, our brilliant, loving, positive, pragmatic warrior, without fail, has finally found her release from the clutches of this world and a body," Haywood Nelson wrote of his late costar