Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically died on Sunday at the age of 54 in a drowning accident off the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
According to local authorities, Warner was swimming at Playa Grande near Cahuita in the province of Limón when a powerful current pulled him out to sea. Efforts by bystanders and emergency responders were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead by the Red Cross. Another individual caught in the same current remains in critical condition.
An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as accidental drowning due to “asphyxia by submersion.” Warner’s body will be released to a funeral home chosen by his family.
Warner rose to fame as a child star and continued to have a multifaceted career as an actor, director, and spoken word artist. His contributions to television and the arts left a lasting impact across generations.
