Thelma Houston

Thelma Houston (born Thelma Jackson on May 7, 1946) is an American singer and actress. She had a #1 hit with her version of "Don't Leave Me This Way". The song won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&amp;B Vocal Performance.
Houston made guest-star appearances, including "Cagney &amp; Lacey" and "Simon &amp; Simon". She later acted in the movies "Beloved" and "54".
Houston was born in Leland, Mississippi.