Jul 6, 1931 – Nov 19, 2017 (Age 86)
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, according to the Associated Press. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.
I always love watching touched by an angel and I am only 12 years old, and she has made me feel so much better about myself and help me get myself this far. She played such an amazing role in the show and made very many life changing stories and statements. May God let her rest in peace. RIP Della Reese or Tess
Jaylyn Sweet
February 21, 2025 | Mount Gilead, NC
She was an inspiration as I am Della also. I watch touched by an angel today but found her in the MacGyver series as well. Awesome learning her first name was her tv full name. Dellareese is beautiful but a mouth full.
Della Belle Coleman
November 11, 2024 | Work
Thank you for your many blessings that you left with all of us.. Beautiful, strong, and lovely Woman of God. May you rest in peace
Victoria
November 10, 2024 | Other
Rest In Heaven
Leslie Redaway
October 16, 2024 | Paragould, AR | Friend
Della your still one of my favorite people...Just watched the secret path again and I cried and cried..... I'm 50 years old and through the years I always loved your music and movies .......your kindness and love was shown in everything you did and many lives you touched .......you are loved and missed .....love one of your biggest fans
Shawna teson
October 11, 2024
della: May God rest your soul r I p
vic/terry tillinghast
April 19, 2024 | Friend
I miss seeing Ms Delloreese on the screen. What a strong woman she was and yet tender with ease. May God Bless you, I thank God I got to witness this talent.
Connie Georges
December 08, 2023 | Atlanta, GA | Acquaintance
Since I was 6 years old, I loved Ms Della. She made an impression on my heart and mind. Heaven certainly gained an angel. You will be missed but I watch every episode of TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL. To me you live on through your movies and singing. God bless your family. In precious memories of you. Rip MS Della Reese.
Paula Walley
June 14, 2023 | Purvis, MS | Acquaintance
I will always love you Ms. Early. I put that I was your student because I really was. You were my first spiritual teacher. You helped me to see the Lord in an amazing way from age 3 till now at 27. Touched by An Angel helped me to build a strong love for the Lord. You were an amazing woman. And now I am looking in amazement of how many lives that you touched. I love how so many people admired and adored you. I am so grateful to you for your early mark in my life. I always wanted to meet you....
Christina Howard
January 24, 2022 | Frederick, MD | Student