LOS ANGELES -- 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 ...

Musician and Touched by an Angel star Della Reese died on Sunday, at the age of 86. “On behalf of her husband, Franklin Lett, and all her friends and family, I share with you the news that our beloved ...

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. She was 86.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Actress and singer Della Reese who found fame in TV's "Touched by an Angel" has died at age 86. Della Reese, the actress and ...

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.

Touched by an Angel," has died. She was 86. Roma Downey, Reese's longtime "Angel" costar, released a statement to People confirming the news, and praising her longtime collaborator and friend.

Della Reese, the husky-voiced singer and actress who spent almost a decade playing a down-to-earth heavenly messenger on the CBS series “Touched by an Angel” and became an ordained minister in real ...