Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as Theo Huxtable on *The Cosby Show*, has died at 54 after drowning in Costa Rica. According to the country’s Judicial Investigation Agency, Warner was caught in a strong current while swimming at Playa Grande near Cocles Beach. Although bystanders pulled him from the water and the Costa Rican Red Cross attempted to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Warner rose to fame as a teen, earning an Emmy nomination for *The Cosby Show*. Despite later controversy surrounding Bill Cosby, Warner said in 2023, “*The Cosby Show is something that we are all still very proud of… I’m still proud of the legacy and having been a part of such an iconic show*.”
He also starred in *Malcolm & Eddie*, *Reed Between the Lines*, and most recently, *The Resident*.
Tributes from fans and fellow actors describe Warner as a kind-hearted and talented figure who made a lasting cultural impact.
He is survived by his wife and daughter. His sudden death has left fans around the world mourning.
