Comedian Kevin Barnett, writer for Broad City and co-creator of Rel, dies aged 32
Comedian Kevin Barnett, who wrote and appeared on Fox series Rel, has died aged 32.
Barrett was reportedly vacationing in Mexico when he died suddenly, Deadline reports.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by Ben Kissel, who hosted the podcast Round Table of Gentlemen with Barnett.
Gone too soon: Comedian Kevin Barnett, who wrote and appeared on Fox series Rel, has died aged 32
Last snap: He posted his last Instagram over the weekend when he was in Mexico joking that he had been accused of cultural appropriation because of his outfit
'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’re [sic] see them again. We love you KB.'
The cause of death is not yet known.
He posted his last Instagram over the weekend, when he was in Mexico, joking that he had been accused of cultural appropriation because of his outfit.
'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,'
New-York based Barnett was an actor and stand-up comedian and had written for shows Rel, The Carmichael Show and Broad City.
Tragic: The actor's cause of death is unknown
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the team behind the podcast Round Table of Gentlemen which Barnett co-hosted
He also wrote for movies The Do-Over (2016) and Hall Pass (2011) and is credited as one of the screenwriters for 2007's Heartbreak Kid starring Ben Stiller.
Barnett also had a small role in Dumb and Dumber To in 2014.
According to his IMDb Barnett had a few projects in the pipeline including a movie called The Wrong Missy with David Spade attached to it.
He'll be missed: Comedy Central paid tribute to the actor, tweeting on Tuesday shortly after the news of his death
Comedy Central paid tribute to the actor Tuesday, tweeting: 'Kevin Barnett was an incredible comedian and writer, contributing to Broad City, the stand-up community and beyond. He’ll be greatly missed.'
Mike Scully who produced The Simpsons and Parks and Recreation, and worked with Barnett on The Carmichael Show, expressed his condolences as he wrote on Twitter: 'Kevin Barnett was a great standup, but I knew him as a smart, funny, talented TV writer and just a really sweet guy who made the insanity of the late nights more fun,
'Condolences to his family and friends. Can't believe I'm writing this.'
Made an impact: Mike Scully who produced The Simpsons and Parks and Recreation, and worked with Barnett on The Carmichael Show, expressed his condolences
'Seriously a great dude': Comedian Yannis Pappas paid tribute to the star
