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Tragic News: Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner Passes Away at 54
The entertainment world mourns the loss of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the iconic sitcom The Cosby Show. Warner, 54, passed away during a family vacation in Costa Rica.
Costa Rican authorities reported that Warner was pulled from the ocean by bystanders and given emergency treatment by the Red Cross, but was pronounced dead at the scene. While initial reports suggested drowning, authorities later stated the official cause of death as asphyxiation by submersion.
Warner’s career spanned decades, beginning with his breakout role as the beloved Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992. He continued to work in television, starring alongside Eddie Griffin in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie and later with Tracee Ellis Ross in Reed Between the Lines.
Following the news of his passing, tributes poured in from friends and colleagues. Tracee Ellis Ross shared a heartfelt message on social media, remembering Warner as a warm, gentle, and kind presence who made the world a brighter place.
Eddie Griffin also expressed his grief, calling Warner a “father, son, poet, musician, actor, teacher, writer, director, friend, and warrior.” Actress Niecy Nash recalled a recent conversation with Warner, expressing shock and sadness at his sudden passing.
Warner is survived by his wife and daughter.