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Many were left wondering who the tribute at the end of Episode 3 "Playing with Fire" of Cobra Kai Season 5 was meant for. Jeff Kay was a beloved Film Production Crew member and played a large role in the production of Netflix hit Karate series Cobra Kai Season 5. He died suddenly of a heart attack on 10/17/2022 during the filming of Cobra Kai season 5 tragically.

Assistant Director of Cobra Kai Series Dies Suddenly in Filming of Season 5

Many were left wondering who the tribute at the end of Episode 3 "Playing with Fire" of Cobra Kai Season 5 was meant for. Jeff Kay was a beloved Film Production Crew member and played a large role in the production of Netflix hit Karate series Cobra Kai Season 5. He died suddenly of a heart attack on 10/17/2022 during the filming of Cobra Kai season 5 tragically.

Who is Jeff Kay?

Jeffery James Kay was the Assistant Director of Cobra Kai Season 5. Born 04/11/1965 in Los Angeles, he led a long career in film. Notable works include, Courage Under Fire (1996), Powder (1995) and Gettysburg (1993).

Jeff Kay will be missed by many, and will be cherished for his work on Cobra Kai. Jeff was the 1st Assistant Director for hit show American Housewife that had 5 seasons.

While Jeff Kay wasn't known for appearing on screen in a Karate Gi, he played amazing support roles behind the scenes to help bring us a show we love.

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Colton Woodard is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Kuniba Kai Karate Do and holds the title of Kyoshi as well. He loves to teach Karate, Kobudo, and Iaido and considers himself a lifetime student in pursuit of self improvement in both Martial Arts and in Character. Colton loves to visit Japan and speaks conversational Japanese and can write quite a few Kanji. He is a Karate competitor and coach and loves to exercise and make new memories with people all over the world.

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