Danielle Spencer was an American actress who rose to fame as a child star in the 1970s, for her role as Dee Thomas on the TV sitcom “What’s Happening!!.
Danielle Spencer (American) Biography
| Real Name | Danielle Louise Spencer |
| Nickname | Danielle Spencer |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 24 June 1965 |
| Age | 60 years (at the time of Death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Trenton, New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Trenton, New Jersey, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | University of California, Los Angeles Tuskegee University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Science Veterinary medicine |
Danielle Spencer Age
Danielle Spencer was born on 24 July 1965 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. She was 60 years old at the time of her death, and her zodiac sign was Taurus.
Danielle Spencer Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Husband | Garry Fields (m. 1999, div. 2013) David L. David (M. 2014) |
| Children | Update soon |
Danielle Spencer Family
| Father’s Name | Biological – Not known Step-father – Tim Pelt |
| Mother’s Name | Cheryl Pelt (writer) |
| Brother’s Name | Jeremy |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1997: As Good as it Gets TV – 1976: What’s Happening!! |
| Awards | Update soon |
Danielle Spencer Movies
- 1997 – As Good AS It Gets
- 2001 – Peter Rabbit and the Crucifix
Danielle Spencer TV Show
- 1976-79 – What’s Happening!!
- 1977 – The Brady Bunch Hour
- 1978 – Special Treat
- 1985-88 – What Happening Now!!
- 2001 – Days of Our Lives
Danielle Spencer Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 57 kg In pounds – 125 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Danielle Spencer Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Birth | 11 August 2025 |
| Place of Birth | At Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia |
| Cause of Death | Stomach Cancer |
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Danielle Spencer Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1 million (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Acting, endorsement and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Danielle Spencer
- Danielle Spencer was born in Trenton, New Jersey, to writer Cheryl Pelt.
- Her mother separated from her biological father when Spencer was very young.
- She considered her mother’s next husband, Tim Pelt, to be her father.
- She began taking acting classes around the age of eight and became an actress.
- She was cast as the younger sister, Dee Thomas, on the sitcom What’s Happening!! In 1976.
- On 6 September 1977, she and her stepfather were involved in a severe car accident.
- This accident left Spencer in a coma for three weeks and caused her stepfather Tim Pelt’s death.
- After her stepfather’s death, she relocated to the Ivory Coast for a time with her mother in 1979.
- She played Dee in various episodes over the sequel’s three-season run while attending college.
- She attended Tuskegee University Veterinary School and became a veterinarian in 1996.
- In 2014, Spencer married David L., but their marriage may have ended before Spencer died in 2025.
- Danielle Spencer is considered one of the first black female child stars in American TV.
FAQ:
How old is Danielle Spencer?
60 years (at the time of death in 2025)
Who is Danielle Spencer’s husband?
Since 2014, she was married to David L. David.
What is Danielle Spencer’s net worth?
$1 million (at the time of death in 2025)
What is the cause of Danielle Spencer’s death?
Danielle Spencer died from Stomach cancer on 11 August 2025.
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