Actress Della Reese is best known for her role as Tess on the television series Touched by an Angel. She has also had a successful career in music, having released eight albums and charted several singles. Reese began her career as a singer, performing gospel music in Detroit churches. She later transitioned to jazz and pop music, and eventually became a successful actress. Reese has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.