Della Reese Leaves a Legacy of Love and Inspiration

Hey there, friends. It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to the incredible Della Reese. The iconic singer and beloved star of Touched By an Angel passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on November 19. Her former co-star Roma Downey broke the news to People magazine. “On behalf of her husband, Franklin Lett, and all her friends and family, I share with you the news that our cherished Della Reese has transitioned peacefully at her California home last evening, surrounded by love,” Roma said in a heartfelt statement.

Della in 1963, a time when she was already making waves in the music industry.

Roma Downey’s Tribute to a True Angel

Roma Downey, who worked alongside Della for years on Touched By an Angel, shared her deep sense of loss in a touching message. “Della was a mother to me. I had the incredible privilege of working with her side by side for so many years. She was more than just a co-star; she was family. I know heaven has welcomed a brand new angel today. Della Reese will be forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace, sweet angel. We love you,” Roma said in her statement, published on November 20.

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Della leaves behind her husband Franklin Lett and her children, James Reese, Franklin Reese, and Dominique Reese. She was also a devoted mother to her daughter Deloreese Daniels Owens, who tragically passed away in 2002. Her legacy lives on through her family and the countless lives she touched through her work.

Della and Roma, a dynamic duo on and off-screen, in 2013.

A Legacy of Six Decades in Entertainment

Della’s incredible journey in the entertainment world began in the late 1950s when she released her chart-topping single, “Don’t You Know?” Her career skyrocketed in the 1960s when she hosted her own daytime talk show, Della. Although the show only aired 197 episodes, it set the stage for her future success. Throughout the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, Della graced the big screen in films like Harlem Nights, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, and Expecting Mary. But it was her role as