BREAKING: Danielle Spencer dead: Legendary What's Happening child star dies aged 60

Former child star Danielle Spencer has died aged 60. The death of the actress, who was best known for her role on What's Happening!!, was confirmed by her friend and former co-star Haywood Nelson.

Writing an emotional tribute on Instagram, Hawyood, who starred as Dwayne on the sitcom, said: "Dr. Dee, our brilliant, loving, positive, pragmatic warrior, without fail, has finally found her release from the clutches of this world and a body. We celebrate Danielle Spencer and her contributions as we regret to inform her departure and transition from a long battle with cancer.

"We have lost a daughter, sister, family member, What’s Happening!! cast member, veterinarian, animal rights proponent and healer, and cancer heroine. Our Shero. Danielle is loved. She will be missed in this form and forever embraced."

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