Kenneth Atchity: key obituary facts
Is Kenneth Atchity dead? Yes. Kenneth Atchity died on October 19, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: Kenneth Atchity's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Kenneth Atchity known for?
He was an American producer/author.
More about Kenneth Atchity
Born: 16 January 1944.
Place of birth: Eunice.
Gender: male.
Occupation: writer, film producer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Georgetown University, Rockhurst High School.
Also known as: Kenneth John Atchity, Kenneth J. Atchity.
Occupations: Author, professor, producer, literary manager, and editor.
Kenneth Atchity, an American film producer, died October 19, 2026, aged 82.
Born Kenneth John Atchity in Eunice, Louisiana, on January 16, 1944, he worked in film and literary fields as a producer, author, columnist, book reviewer, brand consultant and professor of comparative literature. His film credits included The Meg, Life or Something Like It and Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes.
Additional producing credits included Angels in the Snow, Hysteria and The Lost Valentine. Atchity also worked as a literary manager and editor. He attended Rockhurst High School and Georgetown University. His parents were Fred J. and Myrza (née Aguillard) Atchity. He was married to documentary filmmaker and former NHK producer Kayoko Mitsumatsu, and they had two children.