Uh-oh, should we be ready for more heartbreak for one of the members of the 118? 9-1-1 has added The Resident ‘s Malcolm-Jamal Warner to play a nurse, Amir, in four episodes, according to Deadline. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died, PEOPLE confirms. The actor, who played Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner visits SiriusXM Studios on June 11, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images) Hollywood and longtime fans are shocked by the accidental drowning death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The Cosby Show alum died on July 20 at the age of 54 while vacationing in Costa Rica with his family. Celebrities, former costars, and fans are expressing heartbreak over the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played son Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on “ The Cosby Show,” after the actor Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner Looks So Familiar Until we can learn more about Amir on 9-1-1, let’s take a moment to praise actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who clearly has quite the performance ahead of him. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known in his role as Theo Huxtable on the hit 80’s sitcom "The Cosby Show,” died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. Malcolm-Jamal Warner gave one of the most stirring performances as Amir in 9-1-1 as a figure from Bobby's devastating past. “The Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54. Warner was in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming near Cocles after allegedly being caught by a high current The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at the age of 54, according to reports from People and TMZ. Per People‘s report, Warner passed away after drowning while on a family vacation in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities there sa Following The Cosby Show, Warner went on to star in several other successful TV shows and movies. He and Eddie Griffin led the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie from 1996 to 2000, and Warner was also well The news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s demise has shocked the entertainment world. The acclaimed actor, who was a part of the industry for more than four decades, passed away on July 20, 2025, due to drowning. Warner was known for his appearances in shows like The Cosby Show, Reed Between the Lines Malcolm-Jamal Warner makes his 9-1-1 debut tonight (ABC, 8/7c) in the recurring role of Amir, a friendly nurse with a complicated past. An outpouring of love and admiration followed the tragic death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, which was confirmed on Monday, July 21. Best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby EXCLUSIVE: 9-1-1 is getting a visit from Malcolm Jamal Warner. The actor is set to guest star in four upcoming episodes as Amir, a nurse in a hospital burn unit who is connected to Bobby’s past In it, hospital burn unit nurse Amir (perpetual scene-stealer Malcolm-Jamal Warner) was in that tragic fire that Bobby (Peter Krause, who’s always in touch with his character’s grief and guilt Beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death at 54 has left his family and fans heartbroken. The 9-1-1 star drowned during a vacation in Costa Rica and he left behind his wife and daughter. The Cosby Show family and its fans are mourning one of their own. Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, People, among other outlets, confirmed. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was an American actor who portrayed Amir Casey on 9-1-1. Warner was known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, and Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines. In addition to his television credits, Warner made his feature film debut in Paramount Pictures' Drop Zone, and was also seen in Warner Bros' Pictures Fools Gold opposite Matthew '9-1-1' new addition Malcolm-Jamal Warner opens up about season 7, episode 8's intense and 'exhausting' episode that sees his Amir facing off against Peter Krause's Bobby.
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