On Wednesday it was reported that comedian and Rel co-creator Kevin Barnett died unexpectedly at the age of 32. The NYC-based Barnett died while on vacation in Mexico, and now E! reports that his death was the result of a "Non Traumatic Hemmorhage, caused by pancreatitis."
"The corresponding autopsy was carried out, which determined that the cause of death was: Non Traumatic Hemorrhage, caused by pancreatitis," the Chief of the Forensic Medical Service explained. "At the moment his body is still in facilities of the Forensic Medical Service of Tijuana, waiting to be delivered to his family members who are performing the legal proceedings."
A U.S. Department of State official told E! earlier this week, "We can confirm the death of a U.S. citizen, Kevin Barnett, in Tijuana on Jan. 22. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family on their loss, and we stand ready to provide all appropriate consular assistance. Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment." Barnett, who got his start in comedy during his freshman year in college, was a writer on Broad City and The Carmichael Show among others.
"Our hearts are broken, as are those of everyone at Rel, at the news of Kevin Barnett’s passing," Fox Entertainment said following news of his death. "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."
