Dolores Hughes, the star of Hollywood Hillbillies, died on November 9 at the age of 76. Her family announced the news on social media the next day, writing:
“We are sorry to report the demise of Delores ‘Mema’ Hughes, the Amazing, Beautiful, and Kind Soul.” In many ways, Mema was a pathfinder. She had no idea why so many people adored her and wanted to be near her!”
The article continued:
“She clearly didn’t comprehend Hollywood!” But she was a true comedic genius without even trying! Her memory will live on via all the tales and laughter she shared with anybody who will listen!”
Dolores Hughes’ manager disclosed to TMZ that she died of heart failure on Wednesday at a hospital in Grayson, Georgia. It is unclear how long she was afflicted with the sickness or when she was hospitalized. Her funeral arrangements will be made public as soon as possible.
Dolores Hughes was a well-known reality television figure.
Dolores Hughes rose to prominence after appearing on the Reelz reality program Hollywood Hillbillies. From January 2014 until July 2015, the program ran for three seasons. Hughes featured on Hollywood Hillbillies alongside members of her family, including her grandson Michael Kittrell, a well-known YouTube celebrity. Ray-J and David Weintraub hosted the program, and cameras followed Dolores’ family from Georgia to Los Angeles. In an interview with TMZ, David stated:
“Mema was one of the most outspoken, tell-it-like-it-is TV personalities the world has ever seen.” “I know she’ll be bossing all of us around from heaven.”
Hughes wrote a book, Mema Says: From Country Porch to Hollywood Hillbillies, five years after the conclusion of Hollywood Hillbillies. Dolores revealed to TV Shows Ace in 2020 that she had a lot of pleasure reminiscing her colorful youth. She hinted at a possible comeback to television. She stated:
“You never know.” Who knows what will happen? When Hollywood first came knocking, we were all taken aback. But you never know where you’ll run into me or my family next! But, as I’ve always said, if it comes, it comes; if it doesn’t, it doesn’t! I’m OK either way!”
Net Worth
Dolores Hughes’ net worth is believed to be over $1 million as of December 2023, most of which she earned as an actress and entrepreneur. Despite being a well-known celebrity, she did not have a Wikipedia page, therefore details regarding her date of birth and career are unclear. Her husband, Paul Conlon, daughter Dee Dee Peters, son John Cox, and grandson Michael Coppercab Kittrell survive her.
