Della Reese Dies at 86, Star of Touched by an Angel
Actress and singer Della Reese died at age 86 in the Los Angeles area. Roma Downey confirmed the Sunday night passing noting Reese’s landmark career including the TV talk show Della and guest host stint on The Tonight Show.
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TV star Downey mourns co star Reese in tribute
The article recalls Reese’s rise from gospel singer in Detroit to a television and stage career. It notes Downey’s tribute praising Reese as a “brand new angel” in heaven and mentions Reese’s early work with Mahalia Jackson and Erskine Hawkins. It also covers health battles including a 1979 brain aneurysm and later diabetes.
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Dear Amy advises the writer to survive first through counseling and reading Mary Oliver Maggie Smith and Joni Mitchell then gradually rebuilds music and optimism. She suggests listening to live music, taking notes, and practicing kindness to self as healing progresses.
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