‘What’s Happening!!’ Actress Dr. Danielle Spencer Was Hospitalized For Days Battling Gastric Cancer, Sepsis, & Pneumonia Before Her Passing

‘What’s Happening!!’ Actress Dr. Danielle Spencer Was Hospitalized For Days Battling Gastric Cancer, Sepsis, & Pneumonia Before Her Passing

New details have emerged surrounding the tragic passing of beloved ’70s star Danielle Spencer.

According to reports, Danielle, best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the classic sitcom What’s Happening!!, was in the hospital battling multiple health issues before she transitioned from life on Monday (August 11) at the age of 60.

Danielle’s mother, Cheryl Pelt, confirmed that the former child star had been hospitalized since August 1 after a urinary tract infection turned septic. She was also being treated for other complications, including pneumonia in both lungs, gastric cancer, and severe weight loss. She was receiving food and medication through tubes.

 

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Though Danielle was alert and talking with family just a day before her passing, she suffered a “code blue” and was moved to the ICU. Her mother said she ultimately d*ed from cardiac arrest and gastric cancer.

After stepping away from acting, Danielle fulfilled her longtime dream of becoming a veterinarian, working in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years until her health declined in 2013.

Her brother, jazz musician Jeremy Pelt, told TMZ she had a “tremendous amount of love and care for those she loved” and remained “positive in her darkest moments.”

We continue to keep Danielle’s loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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