Malcolm-Jamal Warner was so much more than Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. While millions loved him for his acting, those of us in the bass community knew him as a serious and passionate bassist who left a real mark on jazz, R&B, and spoken word music. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ Star & Grammy Winner, Dies at 54 In addition to acting, Warner was also a poet, musician, director and podcaster. 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. Musician and “Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 (July 21, 2025) This is just devastating news to share, as actor and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo in The Cosby Show, has died at age 54. It is being reported that Warner died of an accidental drowning while on vacation in Costa Rica. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ dies at 54 Actor and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner, seen in Los Angeles in October 2015, has died. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theodore "Theo" Huxtable in sitcom 'The Cosby Show,' died at the age of 54. Musician and “Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 (July 21, 2025) This is just devastating news to share, as actor and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo in The Cosby Show, has died at age 54. It is being reported that Warner died of an accidental drowning while on vacation in Costa Rica. “The Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at age 54, TMZ reported on Monday. A source confirmed Warner’s death to PEOPLE. The insider claimed Warner was in Costa Rica on a family The actor tragically drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday. Hollywood is mourning the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who is beloved for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show 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. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor and musician who rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show in the 1980s, is dead. Warner died by drowning while on a family vacation to Costa Rica, sources 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, ‘Cosby Show’ Star & Grammy Winner, Dies at 54 In addition to acting, Warner was also a poet, musician, director and podcaster. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ dies at 54 Actor and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner, seen in Los Angeles in October 2015, has died. “The Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at age 54, TMZ reported on Monday. A source confirmed Warner’s death to PEOPLE. The insider claimed Warner was in Costa Rica on a family Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor and musician who rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show in the 1980s, is dead. Warner died by drowning while on a family vacation to Costa Rica, sources 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, best known for his role as Theodore "Theo" Huxtable in sitcom 'The Cosby Show,' died at the age of 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was so much more than Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. While millions loved him for his acting, those of us in the bass community knew him as a serious and passionate bassist who left a real mark on jazz, R&B, and spoken word music. The actor tragically drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday. Hollywood is mourning the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who is beloved for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show
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