Delores Hughes, better known to Hollywood Hillbillies fans as Mema, has passed away. The reality TV star was 76 years old. Hughes’ family announced her death in a Facebook announcement on Thursday, November 10. “We are heartbroken to confirm the passing of the amazing, beautiful, kind soul of Delores ‘Mema’ Hughes,” the family wrote. Hughes’ family said that she died on Wednesday, November 9, surrounded by her family. “Mema’s family was her whole world!” they added. “She bragged about them to anyone every time she had the opportunity! Mema was a trailblazer in many way! She never really understood why so many people loved her and wanted to be around her! She definitely didn’t understand Hollywood! But … she was a pure [comedy] genius without trying! Her memory will live on with all the stories and laughs she offered to anyone willing to listen! We love you, Mema! Rip queen!” TMZ adds that...
- 11/13/2022
- TV Insider
Delores Hughes, a star of the reality series Hollywood Hillbillies who was also known as “Mema,” died Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the age of 76.
“We are heartbroken to confirm the passing of the amazing, beautiful, kind soul of Delores ‘Mema’ Hughes,” her family wrote in a Facebook post. The matriarch was surrounded by family in her hometown of Grayson, Ga., where she died of heart failure.
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“We are heartbroken to confirm the passing of the amazing, beautiful, kind soul of Delores ‘Mema’ Hughes,” her family wrote in a Facebook post. The matriarch was surrounded by family in her hometown of Grayson, Ga., where she died of heart failure.
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- 11/13/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Dolores Hughes, a star of the 2014 reality show Hollywood Hillbillies known as Mema, has died at 76.
Hughes died of heart failure at a hospital in her hometown of Grayson, Georgia on Nov. 9, manager David Weintraub told media outlet TMZ.
The Reelz reality show followed YouTube star Michael Kittrell and Mema as they moved from small town Georgia to Hollywood. They brought along Kittrell’s aunt, Dee Dee Peters, her boyfriend Paul Conlon, and Kittrell’s uncle, John Cox.
Hollywood Hillbillies lasted for 23 episodes before being canceled.
Although Kittrell was the star, Mema became the breakout attraction of the clan. Weintraub explained her appeal to TMZ: “Mema was the greatest, most outspoken ‘tell-it-like-it-is personalities the world had ever seen on TV. I know that she will still be bossing all of us around from heaven.”
Survivors include her husband, Paul Conlon, daughter Dee Dee Peters, son John Cox, and grandson Michael Coppercab Kittrell.
Hughes died of heart failure at a hospital in her hometown of Grayson, Georgia on Nov. 9, manager David Weintraub told media outlet TMZ.
The Reelz reality show followed YouTube star Michael Kittrell and Mema as they moved from small town Georgia to Hollywood. They brought along Kittrell’s aunt, Dee Dee Peters, her boyfriend Paul Conlon, and Kittrell’s uncle, John Cox.
Hollywood Hillbillies lasted for 23 episodes before being canceled.
Although Kittrell was the star, Mema became the breakout attraction of the clan. Weintraub explained her appeal to TMZ: “Mema was the greatest, most outspoken ‘tell-it-like-it-is personalities the world had ever seen on TV. I know that she will still be bossing all of us around from heaven.”
Survivors include her husband, Paul Conlon, daughter Dee Dee Peters, son John Cox, and grandson Michael Coppercab Kittrell.
- 11/13/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Conroy, best known for voicing Bruce Wayne (and his masked alter ego) in decades of Batman projects, has died. He was 66.
“It is with profound sadness that I send this to you today: Kevin Conroy, the quintessential voice of Batman, and a dear friend to so many of us, has passed away,” Conroy’s rep confirmed to TVLine in a statement.
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- 11/11/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Hollywood Hillbillies' Michael Kittrell could have a massive hit on his hands with his first single, "Gingerbread." The video, which was only released Wednesday morning, has already been reported on by TMZ and garnered a mention, and of course a couple gifs, on Buzzfeed. The best news, though, is the number of views that our favorite YouTube star has generated. After only two days, the video has had over 250k views, and we're guessing it won't be long until it reaches the one million mark.
So what makes this debut such a success? Sure, it has a catchy hook, and Michael is undoubtedly a talented rapper, and the girls in it are good looking and scantily clad, but that doesn't seem to fully explain the phenomenon. In our opinion, what really makes this video stand out is Mema. After all, it's not every up-and-coming rap star that puts his...
So what makes this debut such a success? Sure, it has a catchy hook, and Michael is undoubtedly a talented rapper, and the girls in it are good looking and scantily clad, but that doesn't seem to fully explain the phenomenon. In our opinion, what really makes this video stand out is Mema. After all, it's not every up-and-coming rap star that puts his...
- 6/13/2014
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
It's never a bad time to start making plans for the zombie apocalypse. After all, it's not like the undead are going to give us notice before they start climbing out of the ground and trying to eat our brains. So we decided we'd organize our team and figure out which Reelz characters we're calling dibs on for when the undead begin to rise. With the group we've put together, those zombies don’t stand a chance.
Yossi Dina (Beverly Hills Pawn)
Undoubtedly, Yossi’s masterful negotiating skills will come in handy when we run across other teams trying to survive the apocalypse. But more importantly Yossi’s experience as and Army Captain and Intelligence Officer will be priceless. We’re pretty sure both his fighting and survival skills are all but limitless.
Weapon of choice: Charming personality that can disarm anyone.
Mema (Hollywood Hilbillies)
More than anything, we’re...
Yossi Dina (Beverly Hills Pawn)
Undoubtedly, Yossi’s masterful negotiating skills will come in handy when we run across other teams trying to survive the apocalypse. But more importantly Yossi’s experience as and Army Captain and Intelligence Officer will be priceless. We’re pretty sure both his fighting and survival skills are all but limitless.
Weapon of choice: Charming personality that can disarm anyone.
Mema (Hollywood Hilbillies)
More than anything, we’re...
- 2/22/2014
- by REELZ staff
- Reelzchannel.com
After watching some Hollywood Hillbillies we knew we just had to learn more about these people, and we figured the best way to do that was to round them up and fire some questions at them. Here's what we learned about Mema and Aunt Dee Dee.
Q&A with Mema
Reelz: Will you ever get married again?
Mema: I will never get married again… I don’t want to cook for anybody, I don’t want to wash for anybody and I certainly don’t want to have sex with anybody. If anybody pulled anything on me to have sex with, I would bite it off. I don’t want to do that.
Reelz: If you could give one piece of advice to the people of California, what would it be?
Mema: Gain weight. Quit eating healthy. Quit sleeping with your dog. Quit cutting your grass. Quit putting the calories on the menus.
Q&A with Mema
Reelz: Will you ever get married again?
Mema: I will never get married again… I don’t want to cook for anybody, I don’t want to wash for anybody and I certainly don’t want to have sex with anybody. If anybody pulled anything on me to have sex with, I would bite it off. I don’t want to do that.
Reelz: If you could give one piece of advice to the people of California, what would it be?
Mema: Gain weight. Quit eating healthy. Quit sleeping with your dog. Quit cutting your grass. Quit putting the calories on the menus.
- 2/20/2014
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
The Highfalutin better watch out
Tuesdays 9p Et/Pt
Hollywood Hillbillies' Mema dropped by Ktla to deliver some relationship advice, talk about her crush on David Hyde Pierce, and discuss the lackluster food in La. You never know what Mema is going to say next, but it's a safe bet that it will be hilarious. Check out this Ktla clip, and catch new episodes of Hollywood Hillbillies Tuesdays at 9p Et/Pt.
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Hollywood Hillbillies | "Mema" Delores Hughes...
Tuesdays 9p Et/Pt
Hollywood Hillbillies' Mema dropped by Ktla to deliver some relationship advice, talk about her crush on David Hyde Pierce, and discuss the lackluster food in La. You never know what Mema is going to say next, but it's a safe bet that it will be hilarious. Check out this Ktla clip, and catch new episodes of Hollywood Hillbillies Tuesdays at 9p Et/Pt.
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Hollywood Hillbillies | "Mema" Delores Hughes...
- 2/1/2014
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
Watch one episode of Hollywood Hillbillies and it's easy to see that that the philosopher of the family is Mema, the matriarch and grandmother of YouTube star Michael "The Angry Ginger" Kittrell. With her grandson moving out to Hollywood to see if he can parlay his online stardom to movie and TV success, Mema tags along with Michael's aunt and uncle to monitor his progress and keep Michael on the straight and narrow. As long as Michael follows Mema's rules, he'll be fine, but he'd better learn what they are first. Straight from Mema, here's five tips Michael ought to think about as he starts his Hollywood adventure.
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5. Be a Loud and Proud Fan
For as many celebrities in Hollywood, there are even more fans. And there's nothing wrong with being a fan and praising what you enjoy, according to Mema. And who is Mema a fan of?...
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5. Be a Loud and Proud Fan
For as many celebrities in Hollywood, there are even more fans. And there's nothing wrong with being a fan and praising what you enjoy, according to Mema. And who is Mema a fan of?...
- 1/31/2014
- by Ryan Gowland
- Reelzchannel.com
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