The gospel singer Della Reese passed away at age 86, impressive.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Gospel singer and actress who played the role of Supervisor Tess on Touched by an Angel. She released songs like “Time After Time” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.”
She married Vermont Taliaferro in July 1951, Leroy Gray on December 28, 1959, and Franklin Lett on January 12, 1983. She had three sons, Franklin, James and Dominique, and a daughter, Deloreese.
How did Della Reese die?
Diabetes caused Della Reese's death in 2017.
| Cause of death | Diabetes |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 86 years |
| Profession | Gospel Singer |
| Birthday | July 6, 1931 |
| Death date | November 20, 2017 |
| Place of death | Encino, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Haynes Memorial Historic Cemetery Micanopy, Alachua County, Florida, USA |
Quotes
Sometimes I think the choir gets a little ticked with me because I haven’t sung in a long time and I can sing.
Della Reese
I have a children’s book already out and my autobiography.
Della Reese
They started to try and keep us off the air in the beginning.
Della Reese
It’s the truth and people need to hear the truth.
Della Reese
My mother was a personal friend of God’s. They had ongoing conversations.
Della Reese
