The actor died while on a family trip, a source confirms to PEOPLE Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54, PEOPLE confirms According to a source, the actor was on a family trip and drowned while Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as teenage son Theo Huxtable in "The Cosby Show," died at 54 years old in Costa Rica, authorities there said Monday. US actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played the son in the smash-hit sitcom "The Cosby Show," has drowned in Costa Rica, authorities in the country said Monday. He was 54. Hollywood mourns 'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner after his death at age 54, with heartfelt tributes from Tracee Ellis Ross and more EXCLUSIVE: New Details Emerge in Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Death — Surfboard Strike Suspected New information is surfacing about the tragic death of The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and it’s painting a more complicated picture than originally reported. The actor died while on a family trip in Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20, after he was caught in a current New details are emerging in the shocking death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The Cosby Show View Malcolm Jamal Moore's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. The actor died while on a family trip, a source confirms to PEOPLE By Julia Moore Updated on July 21, 2025 01:34PM EDT Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He was 54. The actor was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming, a source confirms to PEOPLE. A rep 'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on his legacy and how he wanted to be remembered in his final interview, the May 21 episode of the 'Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford' podcast Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on his legacy in his final interview released two months prior to his tragic death. Malcolm Jamal Moore November 20, 1992 - April 17, 2022 Obituary Malcolm Jamal Moore, 29, of Magnolia answered the Master's call at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC on April 17, 2022. Funeral service will be 2:00pm April 23, 2022 at Hawes Funeral Home Chapel Warsaw, NC. (Note: Seating will be limited). Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor. He was known for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death has been confirmed. On Monday, July 21, a source told PEOPLE that the actor had died while on a family trip in Costa Rica. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at age 54. Warner’s extensive career in TV began with a small role on Fame before his "The Cosby Show" and "The Resident" star Malcolm-Jamal Warner died by drowning at the age of 54 on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Warner drowned off the coast of Costa Rica after being ‘The Cosby Show’ Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies at 54 After Drowning Fans around the world are in shock: Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, best known as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has tragically passed away at the age of 54. The heartbreaking news broke today, confirming that the beloved actor died from an apparent accidental drowning.l, while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at age 54. Warner’s extensive career in TV began with a small role on Fame before his breakout success from 1984-1992 on The Cosby Show. Friends, family, co-stars, and fans were grieving after the sudden passing of Malcolm Jamal-Warner, whose acting career spanned decades following his breakout role as Theodore Huxtable on "The 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 By Julia Moore "The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died after drowning at the age of 54, TMZ has learned.
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