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Multiple ‘What’s Happening’ Cast Members Died Too Soon

What’s Happening!! was one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1970s. Featuring a core cast of six actors, the popular ABC ...
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Here’s ALL The Details On Why Dee From What’s Happening Died Suddenly!

Danielle Spencer — the beloved actress who played “Dee” on the classic sitcom What’s Happening!! — has passed away at age 59, ...
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What's Happening!! cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the ABC sitcom

ABC’s What Happening!! It was both entertaining and groundbreaking. It impressed viewers with its storyline, which focused on the lives of African-American teenagers, a first in the late 1970s.

‘What’s Happening’ Cast Member Ernest Lee Thomas Breaks Silence on Danielle Spencer’s Death

What’s Happening!! star Ernest Lee Thomas posted a loving tribute following his “sister” Danielle Spencer’s death at age 60.

Danielle Spencer, child star of 'What's Happening,' dies at 60

Spencer played Dee, the smart-aleck younger sister who became known for her catchphrase, "Ooooh, I'm gonna tell Mama!" ...
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What’s Happening!! cast now: Where they are, and how they’re remembered

What’s Happening!! ruled the sitcom genre in the seventies with its raw take on the lives of African-American teenagers coming from a working-class background.

‘What’s Happening!!’ Cast Then & Now: Meet Dwayne, Dee, Shirley & the Other Sitcom Stars

Most of the ‘What’s Happening!!’ cast paid tribute to Danielle Spencer after she died in 2025. Find out where the former ...

What’s Happening: Washington County Fair

Bring the family for days of fun at the Washington County Fair. Admission includes access to all daily concerts, special acts ...