Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the child actor who gained recognition as Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has passed away. Emily Van Camp is mourning the loss of her The Resident co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The actress played Nicolette Nevin on the Fox show, while Warner played Dr. AJ Austin. Following the Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor whose career included appearing in various shows such as The Cosby Show, Malcolm & Eddie, The Resident and more has died at the age of 54 after a tragic accident. Fellow actors and producers of Fox's The Resident paid tribute to series co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died of an accidental drowning at age 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' has died at 54 in what sources say was an accidental drowning. Costa Rican police identified Malcom-Jamal Warner, with his cause of death placed as asphyxia. The Primetime Emmy award nominee recently started in the Fox medical series, The Resident, and co-star Morris Chestnut posted an emotional tribute on Instagram with a photo carousel of him and Warner in The Resident. The show is home to many well-loved characters, and one of the more well-loved characters on the show is August Jeremiah ‘AJ’ Austin. Played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner, he is a cardiothoracic surgeon who joined as a recurring character in season one and remains an integral part of the show today. Malcolm-Jamal Warner stars on FOX's "The Resident" as a surgeon who falls in love with a colleague. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who starred in shows like 'The Cosby Show' and 'Malcolm & Eddie,' has died at age 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 Beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has tragically passed away at the age of 54 following a reported drowning incident. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's 'The Resident' family, including Emily VanCamp, Morris Chestnut, and more are mourning his tragic death with touching tribute posts on Instagram. Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Yeah, I think just that whole concept of family is obviously not a typical one but with the help that Padma is getting and AJ’s strong desire to be a father to his children 'The Cosby Show' and 'Malcolm & Eddie' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while swimming on a family trip to Costa Rica, a source confirmed to PEOPLE. Look back at his life in photos before his Malcolm-Jamal Warner Made Atlanta His Home Tee Johnson July 22, 2025 The tragic death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner has shocked longtime fans of the actor and thespian, who lived in Atlanta in recent years. Malcolm-Jamal Warner lived in Atlanta during his multi-season run on the TV show The Resident, where he played Dr. AJ “The Raptor” Austin. 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. "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 Fans of The Resident and The Cosby Show woke up to devastating news on Monday, July 21, 2025, when reports confirmed that actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner had died at the age of 54. 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 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.
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