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1931
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2017
Della Reese Obituary
Reese's co-star on the series, Roma Downey, said in a statement that the actress died peacefully Sunday evening in her home in the Los Angeles area. No further details were included.
Before "Touched by an Angel" debuted in 1994, Reese was mainly known as a singer, although she had costarred on "Chico and the Man," ''Charlie and Company" and "The Royal Family" and hosted her own talk show, "Della."
"Touched by an Angel" was a gamble for CBS from the start. The story of an apprentice angel (Roma Downey) and her supervisor (Reese) being sent to Earth to solve people's problems appeared to have little chance in a TV world dominated by sitcoms and police dramas.
The first season brought mediocre ratings, but slowly the show's audience grew until it became one of television's highest rated dramas. It lasted until 2003.
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"Through her life and work she touched and inspired the lives of millions of people. She was a mother to me and I had the privilege of working with her side by side for so many years on 'Touched By An Angel,'" Roma Downey wrote in a statement. "I know heaven has a brand new angel this day."
She had been ordained by the Chicago-based Universal Foundation for Better Living, and when co-star Downey got married, Reese performed the ceremony.
Reese's singing career also began in church, when she joined the junior gospel choir at the Olivet Baptist Church in her hometown of Detroit. Soon she was singing at other churches, at civic events and on the radio.
When Mahalia Jackson, known as The Queen of Gospel Music, came to Detroit, she needed a singer to replace a member of her troupe. She turned to Reese, who was only 13.
Jackson was so impressed by the teenager's voice that she enlisted her for a summer tour, and Reese went on to tour with her for five summers. In later years she would remark that she would never forget what she learned from the legendary gospel singer, including "how to communicate with people through song."
Reese is survived by her husband, Franklin Lett, and three children.
The late AP Entertainment Writer Bob Thomas contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Memories and Condolences
for Della Reese
700 Entries
Jaylyn Sweet
February 21, 2025
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
Della Belle Coleman
November 11, 2024
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.
Victoria
November 10, 2024
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
Leslie Redaway
October 16, 2024
Rest In Heaven
Shawna teson
October 11, 2024
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
vic/terry tillinghast
April 19, 2024
della: May God rest your soul r I p
Connie Georges
December 8, 2023
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.
Paula Walley
June 14, 2023
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.
Christina Howard
January 24, 2022
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. You are now one of God's angels and you are a very special, beautiful, and loving one. You inspire me to know that God is with all of us and that I and so many others need to trust him and to lean on him. I aspire to be what you were to me and many others for the rest of my life. I plan on studying divinity in the future and please know that seeing you as one of God's angels guided that decision. You will always have a special place of love and peace in my heart.
Love your student,
Christina Milani Howard
Clothilde Gamble
November 16, 2021
She was one of the greatest actress and singer in this era.
Jean Mathews
February 25, 2021
Still watching the reruns of Touched by an Angel that impacted millions of people...and still do! God certainly blessed you with many gifts, especially that beautiful singing voice and ability to touch people, that you used to open hearts so they could see the grace and love of God. You truly were an angel to so many! The earth will be forever touched by the imprint you left on our hearts.
Wadiya Na-El
October 10, 2020
I always enjoyed watching her on touched by an angel. I bought her book angels along the way and ended up giving away the copy to a friend before I finished it. Thinking I would just get another. Fast forward to 2020 I was finally able to get it. Reading about her life I realized there was just so much more to her than just acting. She truly was a warm person whom I'm sure was just as much and "angel along the way " to others as those she received. Recently loosing my Grandma Bessie made me think of how much alike they were. Strong and determined women of God with a heart of gold. Her truest legacy was that. May god bless your family and live in the comfort of knowing that she has blessed so many.
Charles Pisano
July 18, 2020
Thank you for being My Touched by an Angel. Thank you for teaching me to ask God for help. It is God the father who knows what
my are need before I know I need them.
Susan Yates
April 20, 2020
It seems, the good that we do lives after us. I have been able to watch Touched By An Angel during this time of quarantine. I did get the virus and have been able to recover at home. Thank you, Della, for your legacy.
April 3, 2020
My condolences to the family. So, many times, I enjoyed her tv performance in Touched by a Angel. I had heard her sing, also, she had a beautiful voice. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family.
Harry Simpson
November 19, 2019
Goodnight, and Godspeed Della. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Now performing eternally in the Ultimate Venue.
Lesley Nelson
November 10, 2019
I loved her on Touched by an Angel
Brenda Niebel
October 7, 2019
She was great, as a rev, human, and actress. She was from Detroit, MI. Miss her bad. Brenda Niebel, Belleville, MI.
Demetrius Robinson
August 18, 2019
Dear Momma Reese,
We were blessed to have you in our homes and hear your wise words. You will remain in our hearts forever.
Thank you.
Ed Young
June 27, 2019
Scott Moodie
April 5, 2019
So sorry to hear of Ms. Reese's passing today. My sympathy to her husband, children and family. Although I wasn't fortunate enough to know her personally, she was a great inspiration to me and one of the reasons I started singing.
Lisa Murrey Ransom
December 19, 2018
D.EVOTED
E.XCEPTIONAL
L.EGENDARY
L.OVING
A.UTHENTIC
R.ADIANT
E.NTERTAINING
E.LEGANT
S.ENSATIONAL
E.NLIGHTENING
YOU TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES WHEN YOU WERE HERE, AND YOU WERE ALWAYS WONDERFUL,LOVING, AND SINCERE.
REST IN GOD'S LOVING ARMS DEAR ONE.
Leisa Elliott
November 19, 2018
Momma Reese,
It is a year ago today you left us. Time waits for no one Momma Reese. I still watch Touched by a Angel faithfully, for it is a beautiful reminder of you. I love hearing you sing the theme song. I find myself humming it quite a bit. I take it as a sign you are close by, and saying hello.
Momma Reese, you always had a way to make things all right. Best spiritual mother a gal can have. Keep an eye on your babies Momma Reese. We can use all the help we can get.
You may be gone in body, but you will never ever be forgotten because your spirit is felt. I love,love, love you pretty lady!
Leisa E.
Leisa E
November 9, 2018
Momma Reese,
It is coming up on a year since you left us to be with God. I could not bring myself to now to write and say that I love you, and miss you terribly. I watch Touch by A Angel as much as I can, and I reflect on the first time I met you.
I told you I was homesick for my own Momma, and you told me that you would be my West Coast Momma. The day you baptize me, I cried like a baby, and you just held me in your loving arms.
Now I am sure you, and my Momma Stella has had a lot to talk about. I miss both of you so much, and I never thought both of you would not only leave so soon for me, but not that far apart.
I have included a song that I can see you smile, and rock your head. For you are love too. Thank you for being a strong female figure for me. Check on me sometime. I know one day we will see each other again, and what a glorious day that will be indeed.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HZbqtX3VpK0
Love you lots!
One of your many spiritual daughters,
Leisa E.
Carla Guise
October 23, 2018
To God be the Glory
Shemar Rowser
September 1, 2018
To the family della was a good actress and singer my favorite movie she played in was harlem nights,and when she stared in that's so raven she will be missed.
July 25, 2018
You have gone where the angles sing,
where the light will always shine on
your face, you have gone to that beautiful place where you will always be in God's
Amazing Grace.
In God's arms you can always smile,and
have His unconditional love, and where you
will always be at peace with Him up above.
You will be missed, but I know that you will
always be okay, and your smile will forever live
In our hearts everyday.
R.I.P Della
Deborah Chism
June 18, 2018
I loved your acting, songs and the fact that when ever I saw your big bright smile no matter how down I was you made me smile. You are in the presence of your Father. WELL DONE R.I.P. You are loved and will be missed. So long for now. Deborah Chism
Jace Michael
May 20, 2018
She was my favorite gospel singer and actress and she will be missed and loved.
Sherita Oliver
March 24, 2018
I grew up watching Touch By An Angel. I have always wanted to meet her in person. In my early 20's the front of my hair started turning gray. People always wanted me to color my hair. I would say no because I want the Della Reese salt and pepper hair. I always found myself googling her name to keep up with her. I didn't know her but I felt like I did. I learned about Mrs. Della Reese when I was 11 years old and now I'm 35. She left a large impact on my life. Only if I had the chance just to meet her. I pray that I meet her when I go home. I love you Mrs. Della Reese. Thank you for all that you have done
Adriana Durrah
March 24, 2018
I loved you in touch by an angel because you were an angel too friends and family member and loving person too all your fans and will be totally missed.
March 22, 2018
A beautiful voice was silenced when you left us Della. I will always remember you as a beautiful angel. Rest well with your daughter. Till we all are together again. Watch over all of us. My condolences to your family. RIP
Mary Ann Underwood
March 21, 2018
Della Reese was a favorite singer of mine and then as a guest on the Johnny Carson show I thought she was legendary. Her TV series was one of hope through many kinds of events that come up in one's life and seemed very real. But my favorite memory of her was in December, 1970 when we were attending the White House Conference on Children and several of us from the Health section went to where she was making one of her first comebacks after that horrible time when she walked into the glass patio door and injured herself severely. It was in the day where it might have looked different if you looked out and saw 6 white women and 1 black woman sitting together smiling, laughing and enjoying each others company. When she finished her set she came over to our table and wondered about our group and spoke directly to Gloria who was from Michigan and if I remember right was a social worker and asked her what she was doing there with the rest of us. Gloria explained what we were doing and introduced us to her and our parts in the conference. She stayed there a few minutes longer very interested in what we were doing. She continued in her next set to pull us into her act with her singing. A very fine lady.
George Cirilo
March 17, 2018
Our son was born nov.3rd challenged with being at least 10 weeks early but never giving up.Im reminded how people here can also be of aid as angels among us and for one Dela you are among a person that has given so much and so it leaves me with a desire to to whats good and Gods heart and mind to lean back and help and give to others as you have to us .Our son is healthy and home now and our thoughts are to continue the great love you so passionately gave to all unconditionally.thanks Dela for loving and giving.
Heather Fryckman
March 13, 2018
God called you home rip you will be missed but never forgotten
March 13, 2018
I just saw that we lost a wonderful women. May God bless her family.
Tracey Graham
March 6, 2018
I love you della reese i love all your movie rip my sweet angel
Della Reese
March 4, 2018
Too All the family and friends My prayers and thoughts goes out too all of you
I would like to honor Della Reese memory by requesting a funeral broucher if possible
Arnold Herrington
February 27, 2018
Rest in peace. You would be missed
Dennis Ray
February 26, 2018
God Bless You Della
Linda Schwartz
February 21, 2018
I am very grateful for this beautiful, spiritual individual whose influence and love have been felt by millions of people. She has touched my life through TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, and moved my heart. She is a marvelous example of one who has great talent that she devoted to God, doing his will. I thank God for wonderful people the world over who do as she has done, to love God and his children. I have always thought it heartwarming when she called others, "baby" with affection and concern. "Thank you Della Reese"!!! Love, Linda Schwartz
February 21, 2018
Dellla Reese is my favorite person i ever i miss my grandmother
DeShawn
February 17, 2018
God has called home another angel! Rest In Peace!
ROSE CANUEL
February 14, 2018
REMEMBERING DELLA REESE. BEST ACTRESS IN REAL LIFE.
REMEMBERING
DELLA REESE
BEST ACTRESS
I'm 72
February 11, 2018
February 7, 2018
What a loss of a great servant of God. I watch Touched by an Angel re-runs over and over again. Anyone wishing to gain a true insight into her life should read her autobiography "Angels Along the Way". It is a real eye opener.
David, United Kingdom.
Rosalind Jackson
February 3, 2018
You have always been such a good inspiration to me in my life I love you so much may you continue to rest Angel and watch over me in Jesus name amen
Thomas & Libby Widgeon
February 2, 2018
Sorry For Your Loss!
Tina Cox
February 2, 2018
I would just like to take a moment. To say R.I.P. To a awesome earthly Angel .Thou I never meet her in person.She has touch my heart with presence on her shows .And with her lovely voice .And to the Family you will be forever in my prayers.As for now she will be forever the guardian Angel of God .Still watching over her family,friends.And God bless everyone who was so blessed to have meet her.
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February 2, 2018
May God bless the Reese family at your time of sorrow she was a joy to watch on T.V. as an actress. Reese family you are in our prayers.
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Sharon white
January 31, 2018
I watch Touched by an Angel every morning. May she RIP she will be greatly missed
Phillip Stockman
January 30, 2018
You were a candle flickering in the dark. A true angel. You will be missed.
Michael Taylor
January 30, 2018
You are missed... Rest in Peace my Dear Della. Michael ATaylor
Miss Liz
January 28, 2018
Rest in peace dear angel
Vera Guy
January 27, 2018
A great legend will be missed. Love her in6 Harlem Nights and Touched by an Angel.
Vera-Texas
Andrea
January 19, 2018
My prayers and condolences to the Reese family. She will truly be missed, I was a huge fan. She reminded me of my mother. Rest In Paradise.
La Verne Robinson
January 19, 2018
To the Reese Family
And Mrs Roma Downey
Touch by An Angel Family
We Have Lost A Very Very Special
Lady An Angel
A women Of God She really Loved Jesus we Will Really Really Miss You So Very Very Much
Mrs Della Reese it Hurts So Much
To See You Go I Know Thay you
Are With Our Lord Jesus
May god Bless the Reese Family
And Confort Them In Jesus Name Amen Revend Della Reese You Are our Angel we Love You So Very Very Much
Until we Meet Again In Heaven
La Verne Robinson
Patricia Kerse
January 19, 2018
Very beautiful woman and could show nuff sing she will be truly missed RIP my friend Mrs Della Reese
Gladys Mercer
January 17, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss and very greatful for the opportunity to appreciate her talent..God Bless.
Carla Jones
January 16, 2018
Rest inn peace angel
Judith Taylor
January 15, 2018
She was certainly an angel. She touched my heart and soul , while imparting truth to me, and giving me the wonder of knowing myself and others. That we are all "Magnificent" children of God and our purpose is love. To know God loves us and wants only good for us, to draw forth our very own unique talents, to expand our creative ability, and serve others. To learn and grow and become our highest self, in relationship to God and others. To know, communicate, and act from the Christ within. "And so it is!" Amen..
Daniel Craig
January 14, 2018
Deepest condolences. A very big lose to those who knew her, I'm sure, and to those of us that never had the privilege to know her.
Tijuana Jones
January 13, 2018
To the reese family: I want to offer my sincere condolences on the passing Ms Reese. She was a fine lady , actress . and gospel singer. More importantly, She has gone home to be with our lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
With Much Respect
Ms Tijuana Grace Jones
Dee
January 13, 2018
Rest In Peace Della. You will be missed. I enjoyed your work over the years.
May God Bless you.
Vicki Speight
January 9, 2018
I am truly going to miss Della Reese... she is one of the very best actress/ singer I've seen. My personal favorite role was Ms.Vera Walker in Harlem Nights.. Keeps me laughing to this day.. Thank you DELLA FOR ALL YOU HAVE BROUGHT TO THE STAGE/SCREEN.. LOVE YOU DEARLY!
Dedria Jenkins
January 7, 2018
RIHp, Della Reese
I trully enjoyed watching you from Royal family, Harlem nights,and the Lovely touched
By an Angel, and the Christmas Angel movie .
You were such a beautiful Soul, I Love you and
I'll keep watching touched by an Angel Until it
Stops running, My Condulences to the family
God bless and Comfort you for your tragic loss
♰✡
Rose Brown&family
January 5, 2018
You will be sadly missed from friends and family here in the "black bottom" here in Detroit RIP you have truly been and angel.
Shinoa-noa Makinen
January 4, 2018
I believe there is a tunnel of light that shines so bright where there's houses made of gold I believe when we have nde the miracles happen somehow I believe you can be saved i do believe that you reunite with lost love ones I believe in one god I believe the soul live on I believe in angels that bring messages from heaven to earth and I believe in in the great unknown god loves you ms Reese
Shinoa Makinen
January 4, 2018
God loves you angel girl Rest In Peace we will miss you sweet angel we all be back to face when we turn ash and dust love you ms Tess you be missed thanks for the comforting messages of love peace and hope it healed me I almost ended my life due to losing my family members and thinking of how my aunt was the guitar maker and uncle made it to music in zed zeppelin earl is his name I am the last in my family to be a part of the life with being in band and chior through my school year and country writer at heart since I was a 9th grader some day my voice be heard for my voice of writing in country and gospel I already wrote about 40 songs last year but when I published them they thought it was poems so I tried to ended cause I was not heard for being different cause I was born with cerebral palsy in my right arm and leg so it's in book Rest In Peace angel girl thank you for giving comfort of love Rest in heaven
Shinoa Makinen
January 4, 2018
I believe in angels from heaven to earth who brings messages of love peace hope Elsa in Christmas angel she played it stared her and Olivia a 10 year old girl who believed in if you hit a rock at a door or breaks glass windows your wish come true she help so many for Christmas with her secret of her credit card that's how I no she is a Christmas angel I sure going to miss ms Tess in touch by an angel I watched every day on my DVD set from 6 years ago when I found out they had it in DVD I cried when they took it off air on tv ms Tess your a great person in life thank you Della Reese for giving messages to everyone one saying someone else loves as in the father love you he forgives you and he had us by his image of love Della Reese god loves you I sure going to miss you angel girl your music and legacy lives on god bless you rip see you on the other side when it's are turn I am a singer songwriter 23 years old been a writer since I was in middle school . Here's a poem I wrote when in 9th grade it's called
He loves you all by songwriter shinoa makinen
I believe in angels that brings messages from heaven and earth.
I believe that miracles happens somehow if you have faith to believe
I believe are souls live on even when are bodies die.
I believe that lost loved ones have a way to communicate through dreams near death experience or out of body or astral travel
I believe that we all reunite to those we lost before are time
I believe in the unconditional love that humans and soldiers saves lives all are bodies we'll pass away to ash and dust but are souls lives on and on he loves you all . Share if you like Rest In Peace Angel you be missed shinoa makinen
T Johnson
January 4, 2018
Miss Della, where do I begin?
You were such an amazing woman with incredible talent and strength!
Thank you for always bringing joy and laughter to so many both publicly and privately.
You will forever be loved, forever cherished and forever missed.
God bless the Reese family during this most difficult time, now and always.
Karen
January 3, 2018
Mama Reese. You were a lot of people's family. That's just the kind of person you was. Thank GOD for you and the way you touched my life in a positive way. You will never be forgotten.
Marg Speirs
January 1, 2018
Loved you so much. R.I.P. my friend and inspiration xx
Loranda Williams
December 31, 2017
I am watching reruns of Touched By An Angel, the theme song Walk With You, her voice is very strong, may you Rest In Paradise. I pray that the lord walk with this family during this dofficult time. She just transitioned to where she belong back home with god and her co-star John Dye.
GEORGE
December 31, 2017
God Bless You Della, Love you on Touch By A Angel, Enjoy Heaven !
Henry Lawton
December 31, 2017
As I write this, I am listening to "Walk with You". Her voice was so strong and gave feeling to her music. Ms. Reese made me feel happy each time I saw her. She was one of my favorite people, as an artist (acting or singing). I would love to have met her, I will miss her.
Yolanda Acevedo
December 31, 2017
Della you will be greatly missed, but you earned your place in heaven walking hand in hand with your Creator!
Your sister in Christ!
Jean Hollingsworth
December 31, 2017
Rest in peace. Your a wonderful person with an amazing voice. You truly shine in your voice and acting. You are truly missed but you wil never be forgotten. Sleep well hun. Xx
Varonica McCain-Davis
December 29, 2017
I always love watching ms Reese on everything she was in on TV .l always wanted her to sing. ms Reese played an angel now she's truly an Angel now with wings with her heavenly Father. GOD needed HIS ANGEL HOME,TO TELL HER SERVANT WELL DONE.Ms.Della you have touched ALOT of heart's one of those heart's is mine. Thanks for all of your upLifting movies and music.LOVE YOU ALWAYS,
Pamela Robertson
December 28, 2017
I didn't personally know Ms. Della Reese, but I truly enjoyed watching her on Television. She made me laugh ,cry and moved my heart to feel more compassion for others. Feeling Blessed to have her influence in my life. God in Jesus name send The Comforter to her family and friends. Amen
C Singletary
December 28, 2017
What a wonderful voice.She will be missed,May the God of all comfort and peace be with the Reese family at this time.
Toria Quinn
December 27, 2017
Thanks Ms. Reese for all you did to entertain and inspire others may you rest in peace.
Mudji Versteeg
December 27, 2017
TOO the Reese family and friends
my prayers and thoughts goes out to all of you during this difficult time of lost
Lynda Montgomery
December 24, 2017
To God be the glory for the life and legacy of Della Reese. She was an amazing woman with amazing gifts and talents. Your gifts and talents are now being enjoyed by the heavenly hosts. You will be greatly missed. We will continue to pray for the family, relatives and close friends.
Melody feast
December 24, 2017
The television show touched by an angel really touched my heart and my spirit.Della Reese will truly be missed.
De'Marcous Moton
December 21, 2017
May God grant the family left to cherished your legacy strength to endure. Gain confidence knowing God is able to do the impossible.
Lorraine Thompson
December 20, 2017
Very sweet and intelligent lady. tto her kids...God will always be there for you When you need to talk, call on him. I betcha he will be there for each of you...ms. Lorraine(Louisiana).
Dana Bell
December 20, 2017
God called you home as your life lives on through my favorite movies you starred in that I continue to watch. I thank God for blessing us with Della's presence. My heart goes out to her family and friends you have my deepest sympathy. Still watching Harlem Nights and Thin Line Between Love & Hate on vhs all the time. Della continued to make my heart smile. God be with you all. Rest in Paradise Della.
Chairdain Alvarado
December 19, 2017
GOD BLESS MS. REESE AN HER FAMILY WE LOVED YOY
Shanique Solomon
December 19, 2017
She was my favorite grandma in movies and I just loved her voice especially in "Touched By An Angel"
December 19, 2017
To the family of Della Reese May God continue to give peace during this time!!!
Janice and Anthony Doss, Shiloh IL
Tyrone morales
December 18, 2017
Thank you for giving us you now rest
Selena Chism
December 18, 2017
Rest in Heaven to a beautiful woman of God of who I love and will truly be missed She was a wonderful singer and actress I will keep Mrs Reese family in my prayers Mrs Reese you have earned your wings as a Angel
ray adkins
December 17, 2017
touched by an angel and i remember you singing in the late 50s and early 60s, such a great voice. my regards go out to your family. rest in peace in god's loving arms.
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