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Before becoming known to millions as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Irene Ryan was already an established vaudeville, radio and movie actress, though not as famous prior to her television stint. She accompanied Bob Hope on his famous military tours and she was known as "the gal who makes Bob Hope laugh." After being cast as Granny, she became famous overnight. When the Hillbillies ended, she co-starred in the Broadway musical 'Pippin' with Ben Vereen. Unfortunately, despite wonderful reviews from critics, Ryan took ill, was discovered to have an inoperable brain tumor and died soon after at the age of 70.- Heinrich Gies was born on 22 June 1912 in Siegburg, Germany. He was an actor, known for Claus Graf Stauffenberg (1970), The Invisible Dr. Mabuse (1962) and Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace (1962). He was married to Ottilie and ???. He died on 26 April 1973 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
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Hans Hofer was born on 12 April 1907 in Prague, Austria-Hungary. He was an assistant director, known for Theresienstadt (1945). He was married to Lisl Steinitz. He died on 26 April 1973 in Rostock, German Democratic Republic.