Remembering Irene Ryan, who passed away on this day in 1973. The actress found great success playing Granny on #TheBeverlyHillbillies and, by the time of her passing, had a $1 million estate. She had no living relatives to give the money to, so she started The Irene Ryan Foundation for theater aspirants, which is still running today. 🎭❤️ Watch Irene Ryan in #TheBeverlyHillbillies weekdays at 9a ET on FETV! | FETV

**"I'm a Woman"** by Irene Ryan is a comedic yet empowering performance that showcases her versatility and charm. Best known for her role as Granny on *The Beverly Hillbillies*, Irene Ryan brought humor and personality to her rendition of this song, which was originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song celebrates a woman’s strength, resourcefulness, and multitasking abilities, listing all the things she can do with pride and wit. In Ryan’s version, she adds a playful, Granny-st