People are mourning the loss of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," after the 54-year-old drowned Sunday, according to authorities. People are mourning the loss of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," after the 54-year-old drowned Sunday, according to authorities. Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54: Actor who rose to fame on The Cosby Show drowned on family vacation in Costa Rica Warner, who starred as Theo Huxtable on the long-running sitcom, died while on a Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54: Actor who rose to fame on The Cosby Show drowned on family vacation in Costa Rica Warner, who starred as Theo Huxtable on the long-running sitcom, died while on a American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s groundbreaking television hit "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement source Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theodore Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died in an accidental drowning. He was 54. American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s groundbreaking television hit "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement source A native of Jersey City, Jamal-Warner's big break came when he was cast as Theo, the only son of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, whose subpar grades and typical teenage antics caused his parents much consternation. The character was inspired by Bill Cosby's son, Ennis. Like Ennis, Theo was later diagnosed with dyslexia and worked at a community center. A native of Jersey City, Jamal-Warner's big break came when he was cast as Theo, the only son of Cliff and Claire Huxtable, whose subpar grades and typical teenage antics caused his parents much consternation. The character was inspired by Bill Cosby's son, Ennis. Like Ennis, Theo was later diagnosed with dyslexia and worked at a community center. Born on August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. His work didn’t stop at just acting. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Bill Cosby's son on "The Cosby Show", has died at age 54. The Jersey City native died by drowning while on a family trip in Costa Rica on July 20 Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at the age of 54. The actor and father was a staple in Black Hollywood for decades. Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was a child performer who grew to Actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner, who rose to to fame in the 1980s on "The Cosby Show," has died. He was 54. People cites a source that said Warner was on a family trip, when he drown in Costa Rica Warner was born in Jersey City, N.J. on Aug. 18, 1970. He was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Bill Cosby's son on "The Cosby Show", has died at age 54. The Jersey City native died by drowning while on a family trip in Costa Rica on July 20 Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at the age of 54. The actor and father was a staple in Black Hollywood for decades. Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was a child performer who grew to Actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner, who rose to to fame in the 1980s on "The Cosby Show," has died. He was 54. People cites a source that said Warner was on a family trip, when he drown in Costa Rica Born on August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. His work didn’t stop at just acting. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theodore Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died in an accidental drowning. He was 54. Warner was born in Jersey City, N.J. on Aug. 18, 1970. He was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal.
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