‘Daily Show’ Writer Dies at 54 in Car Crash

Key Points:

• Kevin Bleyer, a four-time Emmy-winning writer known for his work on The Daily Show, died at age 54 in a car crash in Millrift, Pennsylvania; no other individuals were injured in the accident.
• Bleyer had a prolific career writing for shows including Politically Incorrect, Dennis Miller’s CNBC show, and The Daily Show from 2005 to 2013, also contributing to the Oscars hosted by Jon Stewart and winning multiple Emmys.
• Beyond comedy, he wrote for scripted TV series like Disney+’s The Right Stuff and served as a speechwriter for President Obama and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, in addition to authoring several books and co-authoring with Jon Stewart.
• Bleyer was active internationally, producing political satire programs in Central Asia and other countries, and co-founding Pilot Media Initiatives to promote civics-minded media in democratically challenged regions.
• He is survived by his wife, family members, and remembered for his immense talent, kindness, and contributions to comedy, politics, and global media; donations in his memory are suggested for the Alzheimer’s Association NYC chapter or the ASPCA.