Heartbreaking new details have emerged in Malcolm-Jamal Warner's tragic drowning death in Costa Rica, including a second man in critical condition. Jeremiah: Created by J. Michael Straczynski. With Luke Perry, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Peter Stebbings, Ingrid Kavelaars. In a post-apocalyptic future, a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. The only ones who survived, were those who hadn't yet reached puberty. Beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner passes away at 54, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles on TV and film. Learn more about his life and career. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Who Played Son Theo on The Cosby Show, Dies at 54 After Drowning on Family Trip The actor died while on a family trip, a source confirms to PEOPLE Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor. Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, musician and poet. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992), which earned him a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to fame on 'The Cosby Show' and had a prolific acting career that include series-regular 'The Resident,' drowned July 20 at 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner played Theo Huxtable, the teenage son of Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad, on “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992. Authorities in Costa Rica said Warner drowned Sunday On July 21, 2025, reports surfaced claiming that actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner had died. The claim was true. According to multiple reputable news organizations, the actor known for his work on "The Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Actor: The Cosby Show. Emmy-nominated actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was named after Malcolm X and legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. Warner first rose to national prominence by starring on the celebrated and long-running classic television series "The Cosby Show." His work on the show garnered him a Primetime Emmy Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to TMZ, Warner drowned over the weekend, a Malcolm Jamal Warner who was best known for his role as a son in the audience favourite sitcom The Cosby Show has passed away at the age of 54. The actor was on a family trip to Costa Rica where he drowned while swimming. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor. He was 54. Warner died in a Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner ABC News' 20/20 Co-Anchor Deborah Roberts looks back at the beloved actor's life and career. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death has been released by police. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died, according to TMZ. He was 54. "The Cosby Show" alum rose to fame in the 80s for his beloved role as Theodore Huxtable. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for starring in "The Cosby Show," has died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, officials said. Malcolm-Jamal Warner may be best known as the lovable Theo Huxtable from "The Cosby Show," but the versatile actor had a range of roles. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who drowned on Sunday while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica, died of asphyxia, ABC News reported. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's most iconic roles, including Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show' and Dr. AJ on 'The Resident,' left a lasting legacy in TV history
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