Kevin Barnett (August 7, 1986 – January 22, 2019) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Barnett was the co-creator of Rel, a sitcom starring Lil Rel Howery[1] that debuted on Fox in September 2018. Barnett was also a writer on Comedy Central's Broad City and The Carmichael Show.[2] Barnett started his career on MTV's Guy Code before becoming a co-creator of the sketch comedy show Friends of the People.[3] He was also featured in the Mike Birbiglia film Sleepwalk with Me. Barnett died unexpectedly of non-traumatic pancreatitis at the age of 32 while on a vacation.[4] Tributes poured out in his memory across the comedy world.[5]
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- ^ "Kevin Barnett, Comedian and Co-Creator of 'Rel,' Dies | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. 22 January 2019. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ "Jim Norton, Rachel Dratch and David Alan Grier Among Upcoming 'Friends of the People' Guest Stars (Exclusive)". TheWrap. 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ "Kevin Barnett's Cause of Death Revealed (Report)". TheWrap. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ^ "Kevin Barnett: Celebs And Friends React To The Comedian's Death". CINEMABLEND. 2019-01-23. Retrieved 2020-12-28.