Della Reese born Delloreese Patricia Early; July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017 was an American singer, actress, television personality, author and ordained minister. As a singer, she recorded blues, gospel, jazz and pop. Several of her singles made the US Hot 100, including the number two charting song, "Don't You Know?" 1959. As a television personality and actress, she was the first black woman to host her own talk show and appeared on the highly-rated CBS television series Touched by an Angel. Della appeared on The secret path as Honey