Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer known for his work on "The Daily Show" and for crafting speeches for President Barack Obama, died Sunday in a car accident. He was 54.
The accident occurred on a rural road near his country home in Millrift, Pennsylvania. Bleyer's career included extensive contributions to "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," where he earned four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and a Writers Guild Award.
In addition to his work on "The Daily Show," Bleyer also contributed to "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher" and "The Dennis Miller Show." He authored books and was a key speechwriter for President Obama, notably contributing to all of the president's addresses to the annual White House Correspondents' Dinners.
Emmy-Winning Writer Kevin Bleyer Dies in Car Crash at 54
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- Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Crash — The Hollywood Reporter,