Wendell Pierce and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in an episode of the new Fox Entertainment anthology series 'Accused.' Read how Malcolm-Jamal Warner balanced admiration for Bill Cosby with ongoing controversy after their years on 'The Cosby Show' "The Cosby Show" star Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at the age of 54. The actor first gained fame as Theo Huxtable on the NBC sitcom, which ran from 1984 until 1992. Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner and mother Pamela Warner attending 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 21, 1986 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California. The show features cinematic auspices and production values anchored by Oscar and Emmy-winning talent, including Michael Chiklis, Abigail Breslin, Whitney Cummings, Margo Martindale, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Wendell Pierce, Rachel Bilson, Jack Davenport, Molly Parker and directors Billy Porter, Marlee Matlin, Tazbah Chavez and Michael Chiklis. “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 Exclusive: Emmy nominee Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Resident), Wendell Pierce (The Wire) and Karen LeBlanc (The Kings of Napa) are set to star in an episode of Accused, Fox’s straight-to-series crime anthology drama, Accused, executive-produced by Howard Gordon, Alex Gansa and David Shore. Accused, directed by Michael Cuesta and co-produced by Fox Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, is The accidental drowning death of former "The Cosby Show" star Malcolm Jamal Warner has elicited heartfelt comments from celebrities like Beyoncé and Jamie Foxx, but none probably carry the weight Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played The Cosby Show character Theo, has drowned in Costa Rica, according to authorities. The country's Judicial Investigation Department said the 54-year-old actor The cast for Fox‘s upcoming crime anthology drama Accused continues to expand as Malcolm-Jamal Warner (The Resident), Wendell Pierce (The Wire), and Karen LeBlanc (The Kings of Napa) are the 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. Wendell Pierce and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in an episode of the new Fox Entertainment anthology series 'Accused.' The show features cinematic auspices and production values anchored by Oscar and Emmy-winning talent, including Michael Chiklis, Abigail Breslin, Whitney Cummings, Margo Martindale, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Wendell Pierce, Rachel Bilson, Jack Davenport, Molly Parker and directors Billy Porter, Marlee Matlin, Tazbah Chavez and Michael Chiklis. 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. 6 roles played by Malcolm-Jamal Warner that changed how we saw Black men on TV From "The Cosby Show" to "The Resident," Malcolm-Jamal Warner expanded what Black masculinity could look like on TV. Read how Malcolm-Jamal Warner balanced admiration for Bill Cosby with ongoing controversy after their years on 'The Cosby Show' On July 21, 2025, reports surfaced claiming that actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner had died. The claim was true. According to multiple reputable news organizations, the actor known for his work on "The When Kendall’s (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) 10-year-old daughter is assaulted in the latest episode of Accused, he does take matters into his own hands — but only after letting his friend Lamar For The Resident fans missing Dr. AJ Austin, the good news is Malcolm-Jamal Warner is back on Fox in the February 14 episode of Accused. However, as TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek of Before his sudden passing in July 2025, Malcolm-Jamal Warner often spoke with clarity and reflection about his complicated connection to Bill Cosby and the enduring legacy of The Cosby Show.
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