This article originally appeared on TheWrap on December 21, 2024, shortly after Aziza’s passing.
Aziza Barnes, a TV writer most known for their work on “Snowfall” and “Teenage Bounty Hunters,” died by suicide on Dec. 15 at 32.
“With heavy hearts, we regret to inform you of the passing of an undeniable and beloved artist, child, sibling, and friend Aziza ‘Z’ Barnes,’” their parents said in a statement shared with TheWrap. “Z has touched and inspired countless individuals both in their community and industry and will be deeply missed and endlessly loved by all who were fortunate to have experienced their presence and work. An incomparable talent, we look for understanding in Z’s words, and wish comfort and understanding as we grieve this loss.”
Barnes was best known for their writing contributions to “Snowfall” (FX), “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” (HBO), “Rap Sh!t,” (Max) and “Teenage Bounty Hunters” (Netflix). They were also a member of several poetry slam companies, including the Minneapolis-based Button Poetry.
In an interview with The Adroit Journal, Barnes revealed that their poetry collection “i be but i ain’t” was deeply personal — which came as a surprise. “There are many poems about my own body, about how I want to alter my body/about the decay of my body,” Barnes explained.
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