Delloreese Patricia Early (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017), known professionally as Della Reese, was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained minister whose career spanned seven decades.

Della Reese

Acting Born July 6, 1931 – Died November 19, 2017 Detroit, Michigan, USA

Delloreese Patricia Early (July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017), known professionally as Della Reese, was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained minister whose career spanned seven decades.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self - Guest Hostess

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Hostess

MacGyver

Mama Colton

The Merv Griffin Show

Self

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee

The Love Boat

Millie Washington

Match Game

Self

The A-Team

Mrs. Baracus

The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest

Night Court

Aunt Ruth