American Idol Exec Robin Kaye & husband fatally shot; suspect arrested
Robin Kaye had a decade long career working with music supervisors for 'American Idol'
The TV industry is reeling from the loss of the producers of American Idol music producer Robin Kaye, and her husband, Thomas Deluca, who were found fatally shot inside their Los Angles home.
The couple, both 70, were found dead on July 14 after loved ones requested a welfare check.
The suspect, 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, has been arrested.
Robin Kaye's outstanding TV career
Robin Kaye had a decade long career working with music supervisors for American Idol from 2009 and 2023 and had over 40 credits dating back to the late 1990s.
One of her first projects as a music consultant came in 1998 when she worked on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
She went on to work as a music supervisor on many TV programs including Nashville Star in 2008, The Singing Bee between 2007 and 2011 and Hollywood Game Night between 2014 and 2016.
TV industry mourns the tragic loss
As the music and TV industries mourn this devastating loss, Robin Kaye’s legacy lives on through the unforgettable moments she helped create on screen.
Fans and colleagues alike are remembering her as a force who helped define the emotional heart of American Idol and beyond, proving that sometimes the most impactful voices are the ones behind the scenes.
