His death was announced today by his friend and collaborator Bill Nuss.
A cause of death was not specified.
The series starred Robert Forster, Milo OShea, Caitlin Clarke, and Jeff Lester.
Eugene “Dusty” KayCourtesy photo
He was celebrated for that achievement last month at Northwestern.
In 2017, Kay, along with Nuss, authored the book for the musicalThe Honeymooners.
Donations can be made to Chabad of Westwood in his honor.
