Kathryn Hays Obituary, Husband, Children, How Did Kathryn Hays Die?

Kathryn Hays was an American actress, best known for her role as Kim Hughes on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns from 1972 to 2010.

Kathryn Hays played guest-starring parts in many sitcoms and drama series throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, as well as appearing in films such as Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966) and Counterpoint (1968).

In 1972, Kathryn Hays was cast as Kim Sullivan Hughes on CBS’s As the World Turns. She remained with As the World Turns until its final episode on September 17, 2010.

The character of Kim was a pivotal heroine on the show for over thirty years and Kathryn Hays was prominently featured in the 50th anniversary episode of the show, which aired in April 2006.

Prior to her role on As the World Turns, Kathryn Hays played the role of Leslie Bauer on Guiding Light.

Kathryn Hays is also respected for her work on the stage, having appeared on Broadway several times, including Dames at Sea with Bernadette Peters.

Kathryn Hays’ other appearances include guest roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Marcus Welby, M.D, Bonanza, and Branded. Ms. Hays also guest-starred with Clint Walker in the 1971 TV film Yuma. She played the part of hotel owner Julie Williams.

For her personal life, Kathryn Hays was married to Wolf Lieshke (m. 1984–1986), Glenn Ford (m. 1966–1969) and had a child, Shari Hays Wells and a grandchild, Kathryn Wells.

Sadly, Kathryn Hays died on March 25, 2022 even though it was announced in early April.

The cause of Kathryn Hays’ death was not disclosed.