Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at age 54. Warner’s extensive career in TV began with a small role on Fame before his It was reported Monday (July 21) that beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away at the age of 54. There are reports that he was on vacation in Costa Rica with his family at the time. As we Warner was formally identified by Costa Rica's national police. In response to the news, Morris Chestnut, who starred alongside Warner on "The Resident," shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, posting photos and a video of Warner. "Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner," he wrote in the caption. Celebrities like Niecy Nash and Beyoncé pay tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner after his death. See him in photos - from Theo to leading man. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who passed away on July 20, 2025, in a drowning accident while on vacation in Costa Rica, shared about his family a month before his death. Warner has lived a private life and never revealed the names of his wife and children. However, he did share a couple of their pictures on Malcolm Jamal Warner and Sway attend the launch celebration of the Season Premiere of Food Network's Hit Show "Chopped" at IAC Building on November 19, 2009 in New York City. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was loved by many people, and he shared a glimpse into his relationship with those closest to him with rare photos. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died. He was 54. News of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's tragic death has shaken fans and friends, but new reporting reveals there was a second victim. '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 Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Life in PhotosRon Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54: The Cosby Show star's last post echoed his advocacy for mental health in the Black community Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Malcolm-Jamal Warner kept his family life private, but he was a very doting dad. The beloved Cosby Show star died from an accidental drowning during a family vacation to Costa Rica on July 20 Malcolm‑Jamal Warner was looking forward to some R & R in Costa Rica just one week before his tragic passing at 54, and his arrival there was captured in what could be the final public pic of him. Browse Getty Images' premium collection of high-quality, authentic Malcolm Jamal Warner photos & royalty-free pictures, taken by professional Getty Images photographers. Available in multiple sizes and formats to fit your needs. 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. Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner CHICAGO - OCTOBER 1988: Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner greets fans and signs copies of his book 'Theo And Me' at Kroch's and Brentano's bookstore in Chicago, Illinois Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died on July 20, married his wife in 2017. Here's everything to know about the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner's wife. 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. The tragic death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner has shocked fans. The beloved actor had only found love and become a father in the past decade.
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