← Back to people hub![Della Reese]()
Della Reese - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 06, 1931 |
|---|---|
| Died | November 19, 2017 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Della Reese's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her role as Tess in 'Touched by an Angel' and her career as a jazz/gospel singer. |
Intro
Della Reese was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained minister, best known for her long-running leading role in the television drama series 'Touched by an Angel', as well as her successful career as a recording artist and television talk-show host.
Early Life & Background
Born Delloreese Patricia Early in Detroit, Michigan, Della Reese discovered her musical talent early, singing in church and eventually joining Mahalia Jackson's gospel group at age 13.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Tess in 'Touched by an Angel' from 1994 to 2003.
- Became the first black woman to guest host 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'.
- Had several hit songs, including 'Don't You Know?' (1959) which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Ordained as a minister and founded the Understanding Principles for Better Living Church.
Trivia
- Adopted the name 'Della Reese' by combining parts of her first and middle names.
- Received several Grammy nominations.
- Suffered a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 1979, after which she became more involved in ministry.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Della Reese born?
Della Reese was born the 6 July 1931.
Where is Della Reese from?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 6th, 1931, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 6th, 1931 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
Check the link for more news and curiosities on July 6th, 1931.