Malcolm-Jamal Warner Passes Away at 54 After Tragic Drowning in Costa Rica

By Marissa Alvarez

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 54, known for his role in The Cosby Show as Theo Huxtable, has passed away during a family vacation in Costa Rica from an accidental drowning.

ABC reported that the drowning occurred when Warner was caught in a high current. He passed away from asphyxia near a beach in Limon. His body was identified by Costa Rica's national police on Sunday.

Warner created many memorable TV moments that people love, including his role as Theo Huxtable in The Cosby Show. He played Bill Cosby's only son in the show out of four other girls. His role showed what it was like being a teenage boy in America on the NBC Sitcom, which ran for 8 years from 1984 to 1992. He is also known for his roles in Malcolm and Eddie (1996 - 2000) and The Resident (2018 - 2023).