‘Rel’ Co-Creator Kevin Barnett Dead At 32

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and client Kevin Barnett. He was an incredible talent and a wonderful person. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We will miss him,” United Travel Agency posted on Twitter.

Rising comedian, producer and writer Kevin Barnett died Tuesday at the age of 32. He co-created the Fox series Rel with Lil Rel Howery. Barnett’s talent agency confirmed his 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 wonderful person. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We will miss him,” United Travel Agency posted on Twitter.


Essence reports —

Barnett was building his name as a standup comic, writer and actor for shows like Rel and The Carmichael Show. In addition to previously being a writer for Comedy Central’s Broad City, he was also a series regular on MTV2’s Guy Code and appeared in Chris Rock’s Top Five.

The cause of death has not been released.