We have lost 3 entertainers in short order.
Mel Tillis - Country singer (he also had a bit part in one of the Smoky and the Bandit movies. Sheriff Justice's car smashes through supports for his roller coaster and Mel Tillis says "I am the owner of this, this mess. And I have just one thing to say. W-We're closed!
Earle Hyman - among other roles he played Grandpa Huxtable on The Cosby Show and did the voice of Pantro on the Thundercats back in the 1980's
and
Della Reese - Tess on Touched by an Angel among other things.
May they all rest in peace