Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the US singer and actor popular for his role as Theodore Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ is dead. He reportedly died on Sunday, July 20th, while on vacation.
The 54-year-old actor was on a beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, enjoying a family vacation on Sunday afternoon, when he accidentally drowned.
He was swimming at Playa Grande, Limón Province, when he was caught in a high current and drowned.
Local authorities confirmed the official cause of death as asphyxia due to drowning.
Born in New Jersey, Warner began his acting career at the age of 9, appearing in shows such as ‘Fame.’
He rose to fame as a teenager when he was cast as Theodore, the only son of Heathcliff and Claire Huxtable (played by Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad) on ‘The Cosby Show.’
Warner was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 1986 for his supporting work on ‘The Cosby Show.’
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The iconic sitcom aired from 1984 to 1992, making Warner a household name. He also won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2015.
Beyond his early success, Warner continued to work in television, music, and directing, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
Tributes have continued to pour in for Warner as news of his death spreads.
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Famous Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest says he almost lost his son during a fun water ride after both of them fell into the ocean during the adventure.
Cubana shared the experience on his Instagram page, saying that the nightlife entrepreneur said the incident occurred after his son dared him to take on the ride.
Fortunately, their life jackets and swimming skills ensured their safety.
“My son @donaldsfastfood challenged me to this ride. Boom! We fell into the ocean. Life jacket saved us with our swimming ocean skills @deangels will kill me,” he wrote humorously
