Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,' dead at 54
Warner became a household name when he played Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable on the hit sitcom 'The Cosby Show' from 1984 to 1992.
He later starred in several other television shows including 'The Resident' until 2023, 'Reed Between the Lines' in 2015 and 'Malcolm & Eddie' in 2000. He was also a voice for 'The Magic School Bus' and won a GRAMMY in 2015.
Most recently, Warner regularly co-hosted a podcast called 'Not All Hood,' which 'takes a look at the lived experiences and identities of Black people in America,' according to IMDb.
Outside of his professional life, TMZ reports that Warner kept his private life just that. Warner was a father and a husband, though not much is known publicly about his family.
According to Costa Rican National Police, Warner reportedly drowned while on vacation on Cocles beach in Costa Rica. Authorities tell ABC News that Warner got caught by a high current.
He was found Sunday, July 20. His official cause of death is asphyxia, police told ABC News.
Warner was 54 years old. According to People, Warner was on vacation with his family.
According to his verified Facebook page, Warner was last active on social media on July 6, promoting 'Be Love Day.' Fans have been sharing condolence messages on his feed since news of his death was made public. His popular podcast last posted an episode on Friday, July 18.
As of publication, no personal statements have been made regarding Warner's death.
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