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 (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. Far too young for such an ending of this life, let alone in such a tragic way. Heartbroken to hear about the passing of the incredibly talented Malcolm-Jamal Warner 💔🙏. It was a blessing to share time with him—me, my friend Cherita, and Malcolm shared some beautiful memories and laughs together. Malcolm-Jamal Warner wanted to be remembered for his 'post-Cosby life' The longtime actor died Sunday at the age of 54. Born on August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Malcolm-Jamal Warner began acting at a young age and became a household name as Theo Huxtable, the only son of the Huxtable family on The Cosby Show, which ran from 1984 to 1992. From child star to GRAMMY winner, Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s legacy stretched across decades—and disciplines. EBONY remembers the life and lasting impact of the beloved actor, musician, and mental Some Lesser Known Facts About Malcolm-Jamal Warner Malcolm-Jamal Warner moved from Jersey City to Los Angeles at the age of five and grew up there. He was given his name in honor of civil rights leader Malcolm X and jazz legend Ahmad Jamal. Warner’s parents separated when he was 3 and divorced when he was 6. Far too young for such an ending of this life, let alone in such a tragic way. Heartbroken to hear about the passing of the incredibly talented Malcolm-Jamal Warner 💔🙏. It was a blessing to share time with him—me, my friend Cherita, and Malcolm shared some beautiful memories and laughs together. As tributes pour in for Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "Happy Days" star Henry Winkler took a moment to honor his fellow actor on social media. The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has tragically passed away at the age of 54, the Daily Mail can confirm. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was beloved to television audiences for decades, starting as a teen on The Cosby Show, where he played Bill Cosby's only son, Theo Huxtable. Thus, his death has hit a lot of Some celebrity deaths hit the Black community differently. Such is the case with the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died Sunday at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was Malcolm-Jamal Warner may be best known as the lovable Theo Huxtable from "The Cosby Show," but the versatile actor had a range of roles. Some Lesser Known Facts About Malcolm-Jamal Warner Malcolm-Jamal Warner moved from Jersey City to Los Angeles at the age of five and grew up there. The loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner is devastating. For millions of us, especially those of us who grew up Black in America during the 1980s, he wasn’t just an actor. He was family. He was '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 Some celebrity deaths hit the Black community differently. Such is the case with the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died Sunday at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was Malcom-Jamal Warner had an emotional chat with "The Cosby Show" sister Keshia Knight Pulliam on the "Not All Hood" podcast a month before he died. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Bill Cosby's son Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died at 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner made Theo Huxtable’s experience as a young Black man profound “The Cosby Show” actor died Sunday at age 54.
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