The Life and Tragic Ending of Irene Ryan

Mini bio of the life of actress Irene Ryan who is probably most famous for an her portrayal of Daisy May "Granny" Moses, the mother-in-law of Buddy Ebsen's character Jed Clampett on the long-running TV series The Beverly Hillbillies

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[stevenj]

I now I’m 64 years old but when I was younger 5 or 6yo, Irene came to visit a relative of hers at a house on Clark Lake in Michigan. My grandmother at the time used to be the cleaning lady for the woman who owned that house. The woman who owned the house was a relative to “granny” and Irene was planning on a visit so the woman offered to allow my grandma to bring all of her 12 grand children to Clarklake to visit and meet granny. we all piled into my grandmothers car drove to the lake. We walked in and there was this beautifully dressed very elegant, beautiful hair, beautiful make up beautiful jewelry, beautiful dress, woman sitting in the living room, and the woman who owned the house, said this is granny boys and girls. I walked right up to her, and I said, you’re not granny you’re too pretty!! Well, Irene laughed so hard, and she started speaking in Granny’s voice which tickled me so much. I ran into her arms and gave her a hug. I will never forget that day. It was so sweet.….

[SHAYUPIVER]

The Beverly Hillbillies wouldn't have been as wonderful as it was, without Granny. Still watch the reruns til this day. She was hilarious. Loved Irene. May she rest in peace. ❤

[BluegroperDes]

I grew up watching the Beverly Hill Billies during the 60's on our black and white TV. RIP Grannie you were awesome in that role!

[blzbob]

Thanks for making this tribute. I only knew her from the Beverly Hillbillies when I was a youngster in the sixties, so to see her as a young lady was amazing. She was beautiful! Good on you, for doing this, I'm sure Irene will be smiling down on you. X

[keylearning]

Irene crushed the Granny role, like Don Knotts crushed Barney Fife.

[leonaduncan]

Irene was an incredibly hilarious lady and played Granny so well. I don't think anyone could of played her part any better. She was excellent 😍💖🙏

[laughandlaugh]

Why is it always a sad ending? Most of these people had wonderful lives...

[stepabove]

She sure knocked that character out of the ball park i can't imagine anyone playing that part even half as good as She did.

[Capricorn-mtke]

She was so pretty when young and the cutest and funniest old lady ever

[brendaparham]

Living a long life then dying is normal because we are not immortal. Ms Irene seemed to have had a decent life!!! And so is Life!!

[tangreatmusicyacriso]

She was Beautiful when she was young, this is the first time I've seen her young. Thank you for the pics.

[thisisme]

She was outstanding as "Granny" in THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES. RIP Irene Ryan..you are loved and missed 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[gsftom]

Doesn’t sound sad. Sounds like a full life.

[shredders]

She brought so much joy and happiness to her countless viewers. God Bless her.

[robertawestbrooks]

She's the bestest of all the grannies, in our world. We just loved her 4ever❤️

[breandnita]

I loved her in Beverly Hillbillies, too funny.

[johnwright]

Hey "Remembering Famous People", we all die, and don't get to choose how. It's not always a "sad" ending.

[robertjohnson]

She did a great job on the Beverly Hillbilly’s

[a.k.dailey]

She lived a long, celebrated life. She went out swinging.

[charlieking]

Ms Daisy May Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies - Ms Irene Ryan I still enjoy The Beverly Hillbillies tv show today .R.I.P.