Della Reese, born Delloreese Patricia Early on July 6, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, made history as a multi-talented artist and a groundbreaking figure in the entertainment industry. Reese was the ...

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 home in ...