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Danielle Spencer, child star from “What’s Happening!!,” dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, child star from “What’s Happening!!,” dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!,” has died.  Spencer died Monday at age 60, a representative confirmed to CBS News. Spencer died after a yearslong battle with cancer.  Actress Danielle Spencer from the TV show “What’s Happening!!” poses for a photo in November 1976 in Los Angeles, California. …

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Oklahoma star QB denies gambling on sports after Venmo transactions surface

Oklahoma star QB denies gambling on sports after Venmo transactions surface

Ever since he transferred to the University of Oklahoma last winter, scrutiny has followed John Mateer for how the quarterback, rated one of the best in college football, would perform on the field. This week, Mateer has found himself under the spotlight for different reasons after screenshots from his personal Venmo account surfaced on social media showing two transactions labeled …

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Danielle Spencer, beloved ‘What’s Happening!!’ star, dies at 60

Danielle Spencer, beloved ‘What’s Happening!!’ star, dies at 60

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!” has died at 60. Spencer, who became a veterinarian later in life, died Monday at a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, after a yearslong battle with cancer, family spokesperson Sandra Jones said. As Dee, Spencer was the smarter, more …

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Shohei Ohtani's agent may have 'misled' Dodgers star in Hawaii deal, lawyer says – SFGATE

Shohei Ohtani’s agent may have ‘misled’ Dodgers star in Hawaii deal, lawyer says  SFGATE Lawsuit accuses Shohei Ohtani, agent of interfering with $240 million Hawaii development  The New York Times Shohei Ohtani, agent accused of exploiting celebrity status to force partners out of $240 million realty deal  Fox News USA Today details betrayal in Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s $240 million lawsuit  Yahoo Sports Shohei …

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Tennis star Monica Seles reveals her diagnosis with myasthenia gravis

Tennis star Monica Seles reveals her diagnosis with myasthenia gravis

Monica Seles first noticed the symptoms of myasthenia gravis — a neuromuscular autoimmune disease she discussed during a recent interview with The Associated Press — while she was swinging a racket the way she’d done so many times during, and after, a career that included nine Grand Slam titles and a place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “I …

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Danielle Spencer, star of ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dead at 60

Danielle Spencer, star of ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dead at 60

Dr. Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at age 60. Her passing was announced on social media by her longtime friend and co-star Haywood Nelson, who played Dwayne Nelson on the series. According to Nelson’s post, Spencer died Monday following a “long battle with cancer.” While she will …

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‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Was 60

‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Was 60

Danielle Spencer, who played the precocious youngster Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died. She was 60. Spencer died Monday in a hospital in Richmond, Virginia, her What’s Happening!! so-star Haywood Nelson told The Hollywood Reporter. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy in 2014 and in 2018 underwent emergency surgery to relieve …

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People Call Jimmy Fallon ‘Pathetic’ After He Interviewed A Fox News Star On His Show

People Call Jimmy Fallon ‘Pathetic’ After He Interviewed A Fox News Star On His Show

It seems like Jimmy Fallon learned the wrong lesson from the Stephen Colbert fiasco. The “SNL” alum is facing backlash after interviewing comedian Greg Gutfeld ― the host of Fox News’ “Gutfeld!” ― on the “Tonight Show” Friday. Although Fallon’s interview with Gutfeld did not veer too much into politics, it was extremely friendly, with the two revealing that they …

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