Kevin Barnett (comedian) explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-11-16. Comedian Sinbad Is Recovering After Suffering a Recent Stroke. 2020-12-28. Us Weekly. en-US.
  2. Web site: Kevin Barnett, Comedian and Co-Creator of 'Rel,' Dies Hollywood Reporter. 2020-12-28. www.hollywoodreporter.com. 22 January 2019 .
  3. Web site: 2015-06-10. Jim Norton, Rachel Dratch and David Alan Grier Among Upcoming 'Friends of the People' Guest Stars (Exclusive). 2020-12-28. TheWrap. en-US.
  4. Web site: 2019-01-25. Kevin Barnett's Cause of Death Revealed (Report). 2020-12-28. TheWrap. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2019-01-23. Kevin Barnett: Celebs And Friends React To The Comedian's Death. 2020-12-28. CINEMABLEND.

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