Barbara Hale, ‘Perry Mason’ Star, Dies at 94

Barbara Hale, who played legal secretary Della Street on the long-running legal drama “Perry Mason,” died Thursday, her son William Katt said Friday. She was 94. “Lost my beautiful wonderful mom Barbara Hale yesterday afternoon. She left peacefully at her home in Sherman Oaks Ca surrounded by close family and dear friends,” Katt, known for his starring role on “The Greatest American Hero,” wrote on Facebook. “We’ve all been so lucky to have her for so long.” “She was gracious and kind and silly and always fun to be with. A wonderful actress and smart business woman she was most of.