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Kevin Barnett, a comedian and the co-creator of the TV series Rel, passed away this week and now his cause of death has been revealed.

Barnett, 32, died on January 22 while on vacation in Tijuana, Mexico.

“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 told E! News in a statement. “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.”

Lil Rel Howery, the star of the show Rel, spoke out to pay tribute to his late friend.

Kevin Barnett, the co-creator of the Fox comedy series Rel, passed away suddenly at the age of 32 and now Lil Rel Howery is paying tribute to his friend.

The comedian died while on vacation in Mexico, though not many details are known at this time.

“I was trying to figure out what to say but I can’t I’m truly heartbroken by this and just really hurt as the hours pass… So gifted and so dope and a true friend!!!! I don’t know what else to say this is crazy to me!!!!” Lil Rel wrote on his Instagram account.

Comedian Kevin Barnett, who is believed to be 32 years old, has reportedly tragically passed away.

Currently, there are no details being made publicly available, but Deadline is reporting that he was on vacation in Mexico when he passed away.

Kevin was a rising comedian and recently co-created and executive produced the new comedy Rel starring Lil Rel Howery. He also wrote the 2016 Netflix comedy The Do-Over starring Adam Sandler, and wrote on Comedy Central’s Broad City. He also was a series regular on MTV2’s Guy Code.

Our thoughts are with Kevin‘s friends, family, and loved ones during this time.