Cosby Show’ Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead at 54

Actor drowned while on vacation with family in Costa Rica
July 21, 2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his roles in “The Cosby Show” and “Malcolm & Eddie,” has sadly passed away at the age of 54. Reports indicate that he drowned while vacationing with family in Playa Cocles, Limon, Costa Rica, on the afternoon of July 20.

Warner rose to fame in 1984 when he was cast as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” starring alongside Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Tempestt Bledsoe. He was a part of the beloved series throughout its eight-season run and earned an Emmy nomination in 1986 for his performance.

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