Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” passed away on July 20 at the age of 54 while on a family vacation in Costa Rica.
Warner was swimming at Playa Grande de Cocles in Limon province when he was caught in a strong current and pulled into deeper waters, according to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department.
Despite his initial rescue by beachgoers, first responders were unable to revive the actor.
Warner rose to fame as the son of Cliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby, on “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992, appearing in all 197 episodes of the NBC sitcom. He received an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a comedy in 1986.
Although the show’s legacy was tarnished due to accusations of sexual assault against Cosby, Warner remained proud of his involvement in the iconic series that had a profound impact on Black and American culture.
Following his time on “The Cosby Show,” Warner continued his acting career with roles in various TV shows and movies, including “Malcom & Eddie,” “Alert: Missing Persons Unit,” and “The Resident.”
Warner, a talented musician, won a Grammy Award in 2015 for his work with the hip-hop trio, Robert Glasper Experiment, and was nominated for another Grammy Award in 2023 for his spoken word poetry album, “Hiding In Plain View.”
He also hosted the “Not All Hood” podcast and kept his personal life relatively private, including details about his wife and daughter.
Warner’s commitment to privacy extended to social media, where he chose not to share his daughter’s face in photos, stating that he wanted her to have a private life.
Throughout his career, Warner remained dedicated to his craft and his family, emphasizing the importance of love and privacy in his personal life.
Source: Janelle Ash, Fox News Digital
