Comedian Kevin Barnett Dead At 32

Comedian Kevin Barnett — who co-created Fox’s comedy series Rel — has passed away.
On Tuesday, Last Podcast Network, on which Barnett co-hosted weekly podcast Roundtable of Gentlemen, confirmed the tragic news. He was 32.
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They wrote on Twitter:

Dear Last Podcast family,
It’s with a heavy heart we inform you of the passing of Kevin Barnett. The joy he brought to our lives is the greatest gift we have ever received. Remind your friends you love them because you never know when you’ll see them again. We love you KB.

— Last Podcast Network (@LastPodNetwork) January 22, 2019

According to Deadline, Barnett died while vacationing in Mexico, and his cause of death is currently unknown.
Over the weekend, the producer shared his last-ever post on Instagram, of him wearing a poncho.

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In mexico. Bought myself a sweater. Been accused of appropriation several times. In my head I just gave a lady some money so I ain’t cold. Either way. Swag heavy. Mixtape comin. ????: @alexjonesbaby

A post shared by Kevin Barnett (@fatboybarnett) on Jan 19, 2019 at 5:36pm PST

A rep for Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox Entertainment said in a statement:

“Our hearts are broken, as are those of everyone at Rel, at the news of Kevin Barnett’s passing. He was an incredibly funny, wildly talented man who had so much more to do and so many more stories to tell. We send our thoughts and prayers to his friends and family during this difficult time.”

Barnett also worked on Unhitched and The Carmichael Show.
R.I.P.
[Image via Kevin Barnett/Instagram.]