'Daily Show' Writer Kevin Bleyer Killed In Car Crash At 54
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Key Points:
- Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning television writer known for his work on The Daily Show and Politically Incorrect, died in a car accident on October 25 in Millrift, Pennsylvania, at age 54.
- Bleyer contributed speeches for President Barack Obama, including all of his White House Correspondents’ Dinner addresses, and wrote for various political figures, NASA astronauts, and public personalities.
- His career spanned television writing and producing for shows such as The Daily Show, Dennis Miller’s talk show, and Disney+’s The Right Stuff, as well as international political satire projects in Central Asia and other countries.
- Beyond television, Bleyer was an author and adjunct professor, co-authoring books including Earth: The Book and How to Sweet-Talk a Shark, and was involved in civics-focused media initiatives globally.
- He is survived by his wife Nella Vera, father, siblings, and extended family, with colleagues remembering him as a talented, kind, and impactful figure who used humor to inspire and effect change.
