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Daily Show Writer's Life Cut Short
27 Oct
Summary
- Kevin Bleyer, acclaimed comedy writer, died at 54.
- He penned speeches for President Obama and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
- Bleyer was a four-time Emmy winner for his Daily Show work.
Kevin Bleyer, a distinguished comedy writer, passed away at 54 following a car accident. Bleyer was widely recognized for his significant contributions to The Daily Show, where his work garnered him four Emmy Awards. His writing talents extended beyond comedy, as he also penned remarks for President Obama and served as a speechwriter for former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland, Bleyer's career began with shows like Politically Incorrect and Significant Others. He joined The Daily Show's writing staff in 2005, remaining until 2013. Later, he contributed to projects such as Disney+'s The Right Stuff and Fox's Sleepy Hollow. Bleyer also authored books and helped develop a political satire show in Kyrgyzstan.
