UPDATE: ‘The Cosby Show’ Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowned Near Costa Rican Beach

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UPDATE: ‘The Cosby Show’ Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowned
Near Costa Rican Beach

Update: (Jul 21, 2025 ):  Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the beloved actor best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, died from drowning, according to Costa Rican authorities.

Officials say the 54-year-old was caught in a strong current near Cocles Beach in Limon on Sunday (July 20). He was later identified by the country’s national police. Malcolm’s official cause of death was asphyxia.

 

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Original Story: By Twila-Amoure McDaniel: (Jul 21, 2025): Heartbreak news!

Beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has passed away at the age of 54.

TMZ reports that his death is the result of a drowning incident. Specifics on what occurred are limited at this time. Malcolm is survived by his wife and daughter.

 

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TJB sends our condolences to the loved ones of Malcolm-Jamal Warner during this challenging time. 

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