Kathryn Hays obit

 

ATWT Vet Kathryn Hays Dead at 87

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Kathryn Hays, who played Kim on CBS’ As the World Turns for 38 years, died on March 25 in Fairfield, Conn. She was 87.

Hays’ career began in the early 1960s, with roles on series such as Hawaiian Eye, Dr. Kildare, Route 66, Bonanza and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. In 1966, in The Road West, she landed the role of Elizabeth Reynolds, which she played for all 29 episodes of the 1860s-set serial.

Hays is also well remembered for playing the titular Gem in the 1968 Star Trek episode “The Empath.” All told, she made guest appearances on over 40 TV shows, most recently in a 2007 episode of Law & Order: SVU.

It was in August 1972 when Hays originated the role of As the World Turns‘ Kim Sullivan Hughes, whom she would play until September 2010 (when the CBS sudser went off the air after 54 years).

In a statement, ATWT scene partner Don Hastings said, “Our relationship as Bob and Kim was as close as Kathryn and my relationship, except we were not married. We were more like brother and sister and we were great friends. Our biggest squabble was that she always wanted to rehearse and I wanted to take a nap. This is a huge loss to all who knew her.”

Hays’ career also included Broadway productions of Ladybug, Ladybug, The Irregular Verb to Love and Hot September, plus summer stock productions of Showboat, Richard Rogers’ Two By Two, Follies, Dames at Sea and A Little Night Music. She was previously married to Wolfgang G Lieschke and Glenn Ford.

Hays is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Bob Mancusi; three grandchildren, Kate, Cameron and Garrett Wells; plus her great-grandson Jack. Those wishing to honor her memory may contribute to The Greater Bridgeport Symphony in Bridgeport, Conn., The First Church of Christ Scientist in Westport, Conn., or your favorite dog rescue organization.

Actress (46 credits)

 1972-2010 As the World Turns (TV Series)

Kim Hughes / Kim Stewart / Kim Andropoulos / ...

- Episode #1.11882 (2010) ... Kim Hughes

- Episode #1.13858 (2010) ... Kim Hughes (uncredited)

- Episode #1.13857 (2010) ... Kim Hughes

- Episode #1.13856 (2010) ... Kim Hughes

- Episode #1.13855 (2010) ... Kim Hughes

 2010 One Life to Live (TV Series)

Kim Hughes

- Shiver Deep, Mountain High (2010) ... Kim Hughes

 2007 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Jane Willet

- Florida (2007) ... Jane Willet

 1999 Law & Order (TV Series)

Gloria Blumberg

- Sundown (1999) ... Gloria Blumberg

 1989 American Playhouse (TV Series)

Harriet Rodker

- Ask Me Again (1989) ... Harriet Rodker

 1973 Circle of Fear (TV Series)

Janet

- Legion of Demons (1973) ... Janet

 1972 Night Gallery (TV Series)

June

- She'll Be Company for You (1972) ... June

 1972 Cade's County (TV Series)

Helen Derman

- Ragged Edge (1972) ... Helen Derman

 1971 Bearcats! (TV Series)

Milly Todd

- The Return of Estaban (1971) ... Milly Todd

 1971 Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (TV Series)

Lori Phillips

- Nothing Personal (1971) ... Lori Phillips

 1971 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV Series)

Ellen

- In My Father's House (1971) ... Ellen

 1971 Yuma (TV Movie)

Julie Williams

 1971 The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV Series)

Marcy

- An Absence of Loneliness (1971) ... Marcy

 1970 Breakout (TV Movie)

Ann Baker

 1969 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (TV Series)

Sheila Templeton

- The Pixilated Man (1969) ... Sheila Templeton

 1969 This Savage Land (TV Movie)

Elizabeth Reynolds

 1969 Here Come the Brides (TV Series)

Dena

- A Kiss Just for So (1969) ... Dena (as Kathryn Hayes)

 1968 Star Trek (TV Series)

Gem

- The Empath (1968) ... Gem

 1968 Mannix (TV Series)

Betsy Charnik

- The End of the Rainbow (1968) ... Betsy Charnik

 1968 The High Chaparral (TV Series)

Frances O'Toole

- Tornado Frances (1968) ... Frances O'Toole

 1967 Counterpoint

Annabelle Rice

 1967 Vacation Playhouse (TV Series)

Betsy Fleming

- You're Only Young Twice (1967) ... Betsy Fleming

 1966-1967 The Road West (TV Series)

Elizabeth Reynolds

- Elizabeth's Odyssey (1967) ... Elizabeth Reynolds

- The Agreement (1967) ... Elizabeth Reynolds

- A War for the Gravediggers (1967) ... Elizabeth Reynolds

- The Eighty-Seven Dollar Bride (1967) ... Elizabeth Reynolds

- Charade of Justice (1967) ... Elizabeth Reynolds

1966 Run for Your Life (TV Series)

Belle Frazer

- The Cruel Fountain (1966) ... Belle Frazer

 1966 Ride Beyond Vengeance

Jessie Larkin Trapp

 1965 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV Series)

Terry Camion

- Kill Me on July 20th (1965) ... Terry Camion

 1965 Branded (TV Series)

Christina Adams

- Very Few Heroes (1965) ... Christina Adams

 1965 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series)

Mary Pilgrim

- The See-Paris-And-Die Affair (1965) ... Mary Pilgrim

 1965 The Virginian (TV Series)

Charity

- A Slight Case of Charity (1965) ... Charity

 1965 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series)

Joyce Dailey

- One of the Family (1965) ... Joyce Dailey

 1964 The Defenders (TV Series)

Katy Vronis

- King of the Hill (1964) ... Katy Vronis

 1964 Bonanza (TV Series)

Prudence Jessup

- The Wild One (1964) ... Prudence Jessup

 1964 Arrest and Trial (TV Series)

Joanne Collins

- He Ran for His Life (1964) ... Joanne Collins

 1964 Mr. Novak (TV Series)

Jenny Peterson

- One Way to Say Goodbye (1964) ... Jenny Peterson

 1964 The Doctors and the Nurses (TV Series)

Sheila Warren

- Climb a Broken Ladder (1964) ... Sheila Warren

 1963 Ladybug Ladybug

Mrs. Betty Forbes - the Secretary

 1963 The Eleventh Hour (TV Series)

Hallie Lambert

- What Did She Mean by Good Luck? (1963) ... Hallie Lambert (as Kathryn Hayes)

 1963 The Lieutenant (TV Series)

Carol Wayden

- Cool of the Evening (1963) ... Carol Wayden

 1963 Route 66 (TV Series)

Judith Kane

- Shadows of an Afternoon (1963) ... Judith Kane

 1963 Dr. Kildare (TV Series)

Gina Beemis

- An Island Like a Peacock (1963) ... Gina Beemis

 1963 Wide Country (TV Series)

Lila Never

- The Girl from Nob Hill (1963) ... Lila Never

 1963 The United States Steel Hour (TV Series)

Rachel Trafford

- Moment of Rage (1963) ... Rachel Trafford

 1962 Naked City (TV Series)

Beth Rydecker

- The Rydecker Case (1962) ... Beth Rydecker

 1962 Surfside 6 (TV Series)

Joy Allen

- Many a Slip (1962) ... Joy Allen

 1962 Hawaiian Eye (TV Series)

Jean Morgan

- Total Eclipse (1962) ... Jean Morgan

 1952 Guiding Light (TV Series)

Leslie Jackson Bauer Norris Bauer, R. N. #2 (1971)