Kathryn Hays

Kathryn Hays (born Kay Piper, July 26, 1933 – March 25, 2022^[1]) was an American actress. She was best known for her role as Kim Hughes on the CBS soap opera, As the World Turns from 1972 to 2010.^[2] She was born in Princeton, Illinois and grew up in Joliet. Her career was mainly active at sitcoms during the 1960s and 1970s.^[3]

Hays was married to actor Glenn Ford from 1966 to 1969.^[4]

Hays' other appearances include guest roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Marcus Welby, M.D, Bonanza, and Branded.^[5]

Hays died on March 25, 2022 in Fairfield, Connecticut at the age of 88.^[6]

1. ↑ Aaker, E. (2017). Television Western Players, 1960–1975: A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 1981. ISBN 978-1-4766-6250-3. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
2. ↑ "Kathryn Hays". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
3. ↑ Li, Shirley (2010-08-31). "'As the World Turns': Kathryn Hays, a.k.a. Kim Hughes, reflects on final day of taping | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
4. ↑ Sheri Stritof. "The Marriages and Wives of Glenn Ford". About.com Dating & Relationships. Archived from the original on 18 May 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
5. ↑ "Kathryn Hays - Biography - MSN Movies". Movies.msn.com. 1933-07-26. Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
6. ↑ ATWT Vet Kathryn Hays Dead at 87