Walter Henry "Hy" Heath (July 9, 1890 – April 3, 1965[1]) was an American entertainer, songwriter, composer and writer.
Born in Oakville, Tennessee, he received his education in public schools and then became a comedian in musical comedy, vaudeville, minstrel and burlesque shows.
Hy performed with fellow Vaudevillian and longtime family friend Dan White (actor) during the late 1920s into the early 1930s.
His most successful composition was "Mule Train" which earned him an Academy Award nomination (it was featured in the 1950 film Singing Guns).
He was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA