Detroit-born Della Reese, who began singing in the Black church when only six and invited by the legendary Mahalia Jackson to join the gospel star on tour when just 13 years old, died peacefully at her California home on Sunday, Nov. 26.
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Detroit-born Della Reese, who began singing in the Black church when only six and invited by the legendary Mahalia Jackson to join the gospel star on tour when just 13 years old, died peacefully at her California home on Sunday, Nov. 26.