Actress Danielle Spencer, best known for playing Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60 from complications related to cancer, TMZ reports. Her former co-star Haywood Nelson confirmed she passed away surrounded by family.

In recent years, Spencer had been using a wheelchair following injuries from a car accident. She stepped away from Hollywood in the 1990s to pursue her passion for animals, becoming a veterinarian. Spencer’s sharp wit and memorable presence as “Dee” made her a beloved part of television history.