- Born
- July 6, 1931
- Died
- November 19, 2017 (aged 86)
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Also known as
- Delloreese Patricia Early, Della Reese Lett
Biography
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.