Rest in peace and love, Della Reese. Ms. Reese was born in Detroit and toured with none other than the great Mahalia Jackson when she was just 12 years old. We know and love her for her range - from Tess on "Touched by an Angel" to Vera, the madam with a heart of gold... and a sensitive pinky toe, in "Harlem Nights." An ordained minister, Ms. Reese began her career as a singer. This clip (you can see the full performance on YouTube) is a live performance in Canada in 1960. #DellaReese #vintagebl

16K views · 422 reactions | Celebrate the unforgettable Della Reese, born on this day in 1931, with her 1962 album ‘The Classic Della,’ available digitally for the first time: LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/DellaReeseTCD!FB | Legacy Recordings | Facebook

11K views · 454 reactions | "Touched by an Angel" star Della Reese has passed away at 86. bit.ly/2jJ5XEV | Extra | Facebook