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. 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 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, best known for playing Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died in an apparent drowning. He was 54. Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died, PEOPLE confirms. The actor, who played Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' was 54. 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. Tributes are pouring in after the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the beloved actor who played 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 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. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor perhaps best known for starring in the TV sitcom "The Cosby Show" as son Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, has died at 54. Fellow actors and producers of Fox's The Resident paid tribute to series co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died of an accidental drowning at age 54. 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. He kept the hustle going with NEED TO KNOW Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54, PEOPLE confirms According to a source, the actor was on a family trip and drowned while swimming He was best known for playing Bill Cosby's son Host Malcolm-Jamal Warner speaks onstage during the 2023 Beloved Community Awards at Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 14, 2023. Reporter Celebrities, former costars, and fans Malcolm-Jamal Warner Malcolm-Jamal Warner has become known in the entertainment business for his seasoned acting talents and his accomplishments in music, directing, and producing. As an Emmy-nominated actor and Grammy award winning poet, Warner has positioned himself as one of the most accomplished talents in the industry today. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theodore “Theo” Huxtable across all eight seasons of “The Cosby Show,” has died in an accidental drowning, according to reports. He was 54. Per ABC News “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 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, the actor whose career included appearing in various shows such as The Cosby Show, Malcolm & Eddie, The Resident and more has died at the age of 54 after a tragic accident.
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