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Dolores Hughes, beloved Hollywood Hillbillies grandmother also known as Mema, dies at age 76
Dolores Hughes of the reality TV show Hollywood Hillbillies died at the age of 76 on Wednesday.Known as Mema on the series, which first aired in 2014, Hughes became the unexpected breakout star of program. TMZ, which broke the news of her death, said her manager David Weintraub confirmed she died of heart failure at a hospital in Grayson, Georgia. Rest in peace: Dolores Hughes of the reality TV show Hollywood Hillbillies died on WednesdayHollywood Hillbillies became popular on the cable network Reelz when it aired for three seasons.It was inspired by Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's The Simple Life and the '60s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies. The matriarch appeared on the television show with her family, including her YouTube star grandson Michael Kittrell, 30.Led by Weintraub and singer/actor Ray-J, the family was followed by cameras as they moved from Georgia to Los Angeles.
