Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show comedy, has died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. He was 54. 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 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. 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." “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 "Cosby Show" and "Malcolm & Eddie" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has drowned while on vacation with family in Costa Rica, according to reports. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor perhaps best known for starring in the TV sitcom "The Cosby Show" as son Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, has died at 54. 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 (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. As you know, Malcolm‑Jamal Warner straight‑up owned the '80s as Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," snagging an Emmy nod and locking in his spot in TV royalty. He kept the hustle going with Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who rose to fame as a teenager playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” in the mid-1980s, died in Costa Rica on Sunday. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died. Warner, who was 54, drowned at the weekend while on holiday in Costa Rica, local authorities said. Warner's career began with his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. The actor played the only son of Bill Cosby 's character, Heathcliff Huxtable, in the sitcom from 1984 to 1992. (WJW) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show”, has died, PEOPLE confirmed on Monday. He was 54. Dog the Bounty Hunter’s step-grandson killed by The disgraced comedian's team made a rare public statement following the unexpected death of 'Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died, PEOPLE confirms. The actor, who played Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' was 54. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Bill Cosby's son Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died, reports say. He was 54. 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, best known for playing Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died in an apparent drowning. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.) is an American actor, director, and musician who is perhaps best known for his work on The Cosby Show (1984–92), one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. He also is a noted spoken-word artist.
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