Reese's career, which spanned six decades, would be most fruitful when she transitioned into acting in 1969. Her first attempt at television was her talk show, "Della," which ran for 197 episodes ...

Della Reese, a performer and pastor best known for her starring role on the CBS spiritual drama Touched by an Angel, has died at 86. "Her signature television role came late in life," NPR's Eric ...

Della Reese, singer and actress who starred on the television show "Touched by an Angel," died on Monday, her family told The Associated Press.

FILE - In this March 8, 1998 file photo, actress Della Reese, nominated for best dramatic actress for her role in the television series "Touched by an Angel", arrives for the Screen Actors Guild ...

Della Reese, who segued from pop and jazz singing stardom in the ’50s and ’60s to a long career as a popular TV actress on “Touched by an Angel” and other shows, died Sunday night at her ...

Della Reese who enjoyed dual careers, first as a jazz and pop singer and later as a TV star on CBS' Touched By An Angel, has died at age 86. Her representative, Lynda Bensky, confirmed her death ...

Della Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced hit-making chanteuse who in middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise angel in the long-running television drama “Touched by an Angel ...

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Della Reese, who started as a gospel singer for Mahalia Jackson when she was only 13 and rose to television fame in her 60s as Tess on CBS’ "Touched by an Angel," died Sunday evening.

Della Reese, the actress and gospel-influenced singer who in middle age found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise angel in the long-running television drama "Touched by an Angel," has died at age 86.

LOS ANGELES — Della Reese, best known for her work on "Touched by an Angel," has died at age 86. The actress and gospel-influenced singer found her greatest fame as Tess, the wise angel in the ...

Della Reese, of TV’s ‘Touched by an Angel,’ has died at 86 She was a singer before starring in the hit show which ran from 1994-2003. Posted November 20, 2017 ...