Real Estate
Singer and actress Della Reese and her husband, producer Franklin Lett, have sold their longtime home in Bel-Air for $7.5 million.
Nov. 7, 2014
A newly constructed mansion, built on the lot that once held singer and actress Della Reese’s Midcentury home in Bel-Air, has found a buyer.
Nov. 8, 2017
Archives
I was sorry to see that the only letter you received, or printed, in response to the article about Della Reese-Lett (“Preaching What She Practices” by Judith Michaelson, Nov. 16) was such an across-the-board attack of her acting, integrity and principles.
Nov. 30, 1997
For more than 30 years, singer and actress Della Reese and her husband, producer Franklin Lett, called this Bel-Air address home when they owned a mid-century home on the site.
Aug. 24, 2017
Obituaries
Della Reese, who started as a gospel singer for Mahalia Jackson when she was only 13 and rose to television fame in her 60s as Tess on CBS’ “Touched by an Angel,” died Sunday evening.
Nov. 20, 2017
Mahalia Jackson replaced a member of her troupe with Della Reese when she was only 13.
Television
Singer Della Reese can’t remember when music wasn’t a big part of her life.
June 6, 1986
Whether taking on CBS in a salary dispute or spreading the gospel, actress-minister Della Reese is not one to back down from a challenge.
Nov. 16, 1997
Entertainment & Arts
Singer and actress Della Reese-Lett, who has been a practicing minister for eight years, will host a reception to celebrate the dedication of her church Sunday, Sept. 13.
Aug. 29, 1992
Della Reese, the entertainer, has a new role: Della Reese, the metaphysician.
Sept. 30, 1986