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Several other outlets includingDeadlineandThe Hollywood Reporterhave confirmed the news.
The joy he brought to our lives is the greatest gift we have ever received.
Remind your friends you love them because you never know when youre see them again.
We love you KB.
Goodbye to our brother: The thought of never hearing another one of your brilliantly layered stories saddens us.
You were a comedic savant.
Being able to absorb your genius during our many wonderful experiences together fundamentally changed our perspective on life.
About a week before your passing, we had dinner along with Ilana and Josh.
You were your usual birdluger self: confident yet fully capable of displaying your vulnerabilities in a humorous way.
Your story about harassing Josh during New Years literally had us in tears.
As we were walking into an elevator, you said to me: what is evidence?
Per usual, I had a difficult time deciphering the meaning of the phrase.
We stayed up til 2 in the morning, laughing and reminiscing about the good ole times.
That night, the evidence was clear: it reminded us why comedy is such a beautiful art.
And why your particular brand of comedy stood above the rest.
The friends you make along your journey make the ride so much more enriching.
Your spirit was ubiquitous.
You inspired us to be better artists.
But more importantly you inspired us to be better humans.
Upon the conclusion of our night, we hugged and said we love each other.
We never thought thatd be the last time we saw you.
We will miss you so much.
Rest easy my nigga.
Kevin may be gone.
But: BIRDLUGER is forever!!!
Condolences to his family and friends.
Can’t believe I’m writing this.
Kevin Barnett was a beautifully fearless and funny soul.
My heart aches for his family and all who ever had the chance to work with him.
RIPhttps://t.co/CM9YRzpWwq
Kevin Barnett was the greatest, most positive fucking dude, and this is absolutely tragic.
In shock over the passing of Kevin Barnett.
Great comic and super nice person.
I remember the first time I saw him.
He had just moved to NYC and stole the show.
Sweet guy who will be missed.
RIP Kevin Barnett a true talent taken too early.
It is unspeakably sad.
We love you so much Bird Luger
Kevin Barnett was one of the funniest, most creative writers.
It’s crazy to think about everything he would have done in the future.
It’s all so incredibly sad.
Kevin Barnett was SO funny and genuine and unassuming.
Rest in peace, bird luger.
Much love to his close friends + family.
RIP Kevin Barnettpic.twitter.com/EnEULz6dB9
RIP Kevin Barnett.
Heartbroken to hear of your passing.
A beautiful soul and a hilarious comedian.
Update, January 25:According toE!
News, an autopsy found that Barnett died due to a Non Traumatic Hemorrhage, because of pancreatitis.
Out of respect to the family during this difficult time, we have no further comment.
As of today, Barnetts body is still located in Tijuana, where the autopsy was conducted.
