Della Reese passes away.

[Ruger Redhawk]

I haven't seen the Obit yet but Della Reese passed away yesterday on Nov 19th. My wife texted me and I looked it up and sure enough according to Wikipedia. She's been around for a long time. RIP Della.

Della Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early; July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017)[

 

[smoke-eater]

Sad to hear of this. She always seemed like a down to earth lady with a lot of class and decency.
RIP

 

[Critch]

It's been a rough week on the music industry...Della Reese had a beautiful voice..

 

[Pierow]

Oh, this is news to me. Loved that woman. One of my favorite performances of hers was in the movie Harlem Nights playing opposite Redd Foxx. If offended by vulgar language do not click these links. Below is her fight scene with Eddie Murphy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuEjEZioD4I

Then her opposite Redd Foxx as husband and wife:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXCzmFHm3EE

God bless Della,

Pierow

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

Here's her obit. They just posted it on Legacy.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/herald/obituary.aspx?n=della-reese&pid=187296350

I remember her in the old Sanford and son series where she appeared a few times.

 

[WAYNO]

Folks remember her well from Touched By An Angel, but she had a life generations earlier.

I very much appreciated her. I will miss her.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N86nxxZW6UY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8EmoMV7Ijo

 

[rugerguy211]

I never knew of Della Reese before her talk show, but after Googling her just now it seems I missed an awful lot of her multiple talents.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

My wife and I watched "Touched By An Angel" plus I loved her music. Quite a singer.

 

[WendyZXZ]

RIP...

 

[gramps]

She will be missed. Thanks for the links.
gramps

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

She had a show, musical/variety type, in the late '60s. That's where I first became aware of Miss Reese, and have enjoyed her in everything I've seen since. Thank you for so much entertainment, and rest in peace now, dear Lady!

Rick C