*Malcolm‑Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on *The Cosby Show, tragically died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, during a family vacation in Costa Rica. The 54‑year‑old was swimming at Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast when a sudden rip current pulled him into deeper water. He was rescued by beachgoers but found unconscious and later pronounced dead by local first responders and the Red Cross. The official cause of death has been ruled as accidental drowning by asphyxia due to the current.
Warner’s career spanned over four decades, including a Grammy award in 2015 and prominent roles in Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines, Sons of Anarchy, American Crime Story, and The Resident. Known also for his work as a director and mental-health podcaster (Not All Hood), his loss has drawn heartfelt tributes from peers such as Magic Johnson, Eddie Griffin, and Tracee Ellis Ross.
