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Legendary Actress Della Reese Dies at Age 86
Singer and Actress Della Reese passed away Sunday (Nov 19) evening. She was widely known for her role in Harmlem Nights and Touched by an Angel.
According to People:
“On behalf of her husband, Franklin Lett, and all her friends and family, I share with you the news that our beloved Della Reese has passed away peacefully at her California home last evening surrounded by love. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and pastor, as well as an award-winning actress and singer. Through her life and work she touched and inspired the lives of millions of people,” her costar Roma Downey confirmed to PEOPLE in an exclusive statement.
“She was a mother to me and I had the privilege of working with her side by side for so many years on Touched By an Angel. I know heaven has a brand new angel this day. Della Reese will be forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace, sweet angel. We love you.”
She will be missed.
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Brothers Osborne is a Grammy winning country duo, and TJ and John Osborne headline the 12th Annual CoreyFest at House of Blues Boston on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
CoreyFest is an annual Boston benefit concert tradition, and this year the brothers bring a live show built on songs like “Stay a Little Longer,” “It Ain’t My Fault,” “21 Summer” and “Younger Me.”
The Maryland born duo has won multiple CMA and ACM awards alongside their Grammy, and their twin attack of TJ’s baritone and John’s guitar work has made them one of country music’s most respected live acts.
Brothers Osborne plays House of Blues Boston in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
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