Kathryn Hays (born Kay Piper, July 26, 1933 – March 25, 2022) 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. She was born in Princeton, Illinois and grew up in Joliet. Her career was mainly active at sitcoms during the 1960s and 1970s.
Hays was married to actor Glenn Ford from 1966 to 1969.
Hays' other appearances include guest roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Marcus Welby, M.D, Bonanza, and Branded.
Hays died on March 25, 2022 in Fairfield, Connecticut at the age of 88.