'Daily Show' Writer Dies at 54 in Car Crash
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Kevin Bleyer, a celebrated writer known for his work on “The Daily Show” and other prominent programs, died at age 54 in a car accident near his country home in Millrift, Pennsylvania.
- Bleyer had a distinguished career spanning nine years on “The Daily Show,” eight years on “Politically Incorrect,” and contributions to various TV shows, political satire projects worldwide, and notable books including “Me the People” and “Earth: The Book.”
- He also served as a speechwriter for President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, contributed to major news programs, and was involved in developing a pilot about NYC politics for HBO before his death.
- Colleagues and loved ones remember Bleyer as a talented, generous writer and friend who used humor and words to inspire laughter, thought, and change, with tributes highlighting his kindness and creative impact.
- Bleyer is survived by his wife Nella Vera, father Archie Bleyer, brother Keith Bleyer, and other family members; he had lived in New York City for two decades after growing up in Seattle and graduating from Stanford University.
