'Touched By An Angel' Cast Then and Now: Where Are They?

For nine seasons, Touched By An Angel brought joy, hope and inspiration into every household in America. However, now that it’s been off the air for quite some time, it’s time to learn what happened to the cast.

Premiering on CBS on September 21, 1994, the supernatural drama revolved around an angel named Monica (played by Roma Downey) doing her best to bring guidance and messages from God to strangers, all while being helped by her supervisor Tess (Della Reese). After 211 episodes, the popular series wrapped up, but not before reeling in quite the following and accolades — it was nominated for eleven Primetime Emmy Awards between 1997 and 2000, as well as three Golden Globe nominations.

Roma Downey Della Reese — Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock

At its peak, the series also topped the ratings list for the network. In fact, it’s been so popular that even after the show closed its curtains it continues to be seen in syndication.

“Still to this day, wherever I am in airports or shopping malls people tell me, ‘Oh, that show has changed my life.’ or ‘That show helped my family heal’ or ‘You’ll never know what that show did for us’ and so I’m thrilled that it’s back at a regular spot in the television and has a chance to heal and touch people’s lives all over again,” Roma once said of the show’s impact. So incredible!

Scroll on down below to learn what happened to the cast of Touched By An Angel!

Roma Downey

Following her days as guardian angel Monica, Roma, 59, really took wing over the years as a producer — creating such miniseries as The Bible, A.D. The Bible Continues and The Dovekeepers with her husband, Mark Burnett. She also became an author and will star in the upcoming faith-based series The Baxters.

Della Reese (1931-2017)

While angelic supervisor Tess always had a song in her heart, Della was noted for her appearances in the film Beauty Shop, on TV’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered and in the thoughts of her costar. “She was such an influence on my life,” Roma shared. “She was my mother. I was a girl without a mother and for certain God brought her into my life.”

John Dye (1963 – 2011)

After taking on the role of Andrew, the Angel of Death, John was off to do parts in films such as Fist of the Warrior before suffering a heart attack. But, as his brother Jerre said, John relished his angelic turn. “It was not uncommon for people to come up to him in public and say their mother or brother passed away, ‘and you were a comfort.’”

Valerie Bertinelli

Subsequent to accident-prone angel Gloria, Valerie, 59, starred on Hot in Cleveland before finding her true calling: the kitchen. She’s hosted a slew of Food Network shows (including Family Food Showdown and Family Restaurant Rivals), became a Jenny Craig spokesperson and penned the book Valerie’s Home Cooking.