The world of comedy got a little sadder today when friends and family found out that young comedian and writer Kevin Barnett has died, according to a statement from Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox Entertainment.
Barnett, at only 32, co-created the TV comedy series “Rel” on Fox — with fellow comedians Lil Rel Howery and Josh Rabinowitz — which premiered a few months ago and stars Howery.
Fox Entertainment released 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.”
United Talent Agency also confirmed Barnett’s death in a tweet. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and client Kevin Barnett. He was an incredible talent and a