Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for The Cosby Show, passes away at 54

American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, famous for playing Theodore Huxtable in The Cosby Show, tragically died in a swimming accident in Costa Rica at the age of 54. Reports indicate he drowned near Cocles beach in Limon, Costa Rica. Warner, a Grammy winner and versatile artist, was on a family vacation at the time of the incident.

Jul 21, 2025 - 21:09
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for The Cosby Show, passes away at 54

The American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theodore Huxtable in The Cosby Show, has passed away at the age of 54 in a reported swimming accident in Costa Rica.

ABC News reported that Warner drowned near Cocles beach in Limon, Costa Rica on Sunday. The country's judicial investigation department confirmed that a US citizen with the last name Warner drowned after being caught in a rip current and was declared dead at the scene by Red Cross lifeguards.

Reports indicate Warner was on a family holiday at the time of the incident. As a teenager, he received an Emmy nomination for his role in The Cosby Show. His other notable works include Fame, Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines, Community, Sons of Anarchy, American Horror Story: Freak Show, Suits, and The Resident.

In 2015, Warner won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance. He was also involved in directing, producing, podcasting, and voiceover work.

The Cosby Show, where Warner portrayed Bill Cosby's son, was a significant series depicting a successful black middle-class family. Bill Cosby has faced accusations of being a serial predator, with no criminal convictions but a civil case finding him liable in 2022.

According to the source: RTE.ie.

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