TV Writer and Poet Aziza Barnes Dies at 32

Barnes, known for their work on 'Snowfall' and the upcoming 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' died by suicide on December 15, as confirmed by their family.

• Aziza Barnes, a celebrated TV writer and poet, passed away at the age of 32, with their family confirming the cause of death as suicide.
• Barnes was recognized for their contributions to acclaimed series such as FX's 'Snowfall,' Netflix's 'Teenage Bounty Hunters,' and the upcoming HBO 'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'
• In addition to their screenwriting, Barnes was an accomplished poet, earning prestigious fellowships and awards, including being named the best poet in the nation in 2011.
• Born in Los Angeles, Barnes pursued a BFA at New York University and was working toward an MFA at the University of Mississippi at the time of their death.
• Friends and colleagues, including poet Safia Elhillo, have remembered Barnes as a brilliant, genre-defying writer whose work and presence left a lasting impact on both the creative community and those who knew them personally.

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