Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theodore Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died in an accidental drowning. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for 'The Cosby Show,' tragically died at 54 from asphyxia in Costa Rica, leaving Hollywood in mourning The news of the death of The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner hit Hollywood hard, with many of of his onetime co-stars and collaborators reacting. 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. Jaleel White is reeling from Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death. The “Family Matters” alum, 48, spoke about the bond he shared with Warner after “The Cosby Show” actor accidentally drowned at “The Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at age 54, TMZ reported on Monday. A source confirmed Warner’s death to PEOPLE. New details have emerged in the drowning death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner as the Caribbean Guard revealed why the beach where he was swimming did not have patrols. A cause of death for actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has been determined. The former "Cosby Show" star died July 20 at age 54 as a result of an accidental drowning off the coast of Costa Rica 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, the actor who famously played Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54, Costa Rican police told ABC News on Monday. The star’s death was first reported by TMZ and confirmed by People, both of which said Warner died from accidental drowning. The Costa Rica 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, the actor who famously played Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at 54, Costa Rican police told ABC News on Monday. The star’s death was first reported by TMZ and confirmed by People, both of which said Warner died from accidental drowning. The Costa Rica 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. Hollywood mourns 'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner after his death at age 54, with heartfelt tributes from Tracee Ellis Ross and more Heartbreaking new details have emerged in Malcolm-Jamal Warner's tragic drowning death in Costa Rica, including a second man in critical condition. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who drowned on Sunday while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica, died of asphyxia, ABC News reported. The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was mourned by fans and admirers of the actor. He played the only son of Bill Cosby’s Cliff Huxtable on the landmark series “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992. 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 Tributes are pouring in after the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the beloved actor who played Theo Huxtable 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
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