Emmy-Winning Daily Show Writer Kevin Bleyer Dies at 54

Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy-winning television writer and speechwriter whose credits included The Daily Show and addresses for President Barack Obama, died at 54 in a car crash in Millrift, Pennsylvania, his family said. His wife, Nella Vera, said he died Sunday, October 25, on a rural road near the couple’s home. Vera announced his death in a Facebook post. She remembered Bleyer for his wit, intellect and adventurous spirit, and said she was grieving alongside his father, brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew. A publicist told The Hollywood Reporter that Bleyer was driving when he was killed and that no one else was hurt. The crash circumstances were not detailed in a police or traffic report in the accounts of his death. Bleyer won four Emmy Awards for his work on The Daily Show, where he joined the writing staff in 2006 and worked through 2012, according to career accounts. He contributed to more than 1,000 episodes of the Comedy Central program. He also wrote for Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect and Dennis Miller’s CNBC show before and after joining The Daily Show. His work extended beyond television comedy. Bleyer contributed to speeches for Obama, including addresses at...