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Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy-winning ‘Daily Show’ writer, killed in car crash at 54

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Kevin Bleyer, a “The Daily Show” writer, died in a car crash Sunday, his wife said in an Instagram statement.

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  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Crash (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    He also worked on shows hosted by Bill Maher and Dennis Miller, authored books and penned speeches for President Obama.

  2. Deadline

    Kevin Bleyer Dies: Emmy Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer & Barack Obama Speech Writer Killed In Car Crash At 54 (opens Deadline)

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    Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy- and Peabody Award winning television writer whose credits included The Daily Show and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, and who contributed speeches for President Barack Obama including all of the president’s addresses to the annual White House Correspondents Dinners, die…

  3. Variety

    Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Accident (opens Variety)

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    Kevin Bleyer, a writer who worked on “The Daily Show” and won four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Writers Guild Award, died Sunday in a car accident in Millrift, Pennsylvania. He was 54. His family said the accident occurred on a rural road where he had a country home.

  4. NBC News

    Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy-winning ‘Daily Show’ writer, killed in car crash at 54 (opens NBC News)

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    Kevin Bleyer, a “The Daily Show” writer, died in a car crash Sunday, his wife said in an Instagram statement.

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