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Daily Show writer, presidential speech writer dead at 54

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Daily Show writer, presidential speech writer dead at 54

Leila Ahmed

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A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:14 AM · 1 min read

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Daily Show writer, presidential speech writer dead at 54 — Ossining Community news

Kevin Bleyer, a former writer on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” died Sunday in a car accident at the age of 54.

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