The Brief Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Sunday evening. Tributes are pouring in for Kay Granger, the former Fort Worth mayor and United States congresswoman who passed away over the weekend. "Kay Granger devoted her life to serving her Fort Worth, Texas community," he said in part in a statement. And Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said she is fortunate to have called Granger a mentor and friend. "I learned from her indelible spirit, work ethic, constant sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to Texas and Fort Worth," Mayor Parker said in a statement.