In pensive tribute after Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, his mother says it ‘was his time'
The elder Warner created an Instagram page dedicated to her son's legacy and on Friday released a contemplative and lengthy statement saying the actor-musician 'was at peace and more importantly, he did not suffer.' Warner, who was best known for his portrayal of clean-cut Theodore Huxtable, drowned while swimming in the Caribbean off Costa Rica. He was 54.
Pamela Warner reflected on her son's accomplishments in TV, music and his personal life, honoring her son as a 'kind, loving man with a huge heart for humanity' and an 'exceptional' family man. In addition to his mother, the actor is survived by his wife and daughter.
'Malcolm left an indelible mark on the world and on countless hearts,' she wrote. 'All who met him, however briefly, were better for the encounter.'
While she mourned the loss of her 'teacher, coach, confidant, business partner, and best friend,' Pamela Warner also reflected on giving birth to him more than 50 years ago. She said she felt 'blessed that he chose me to be his mother, to come into the world through the waters of my womb.' She went on to offer a full-circle perspective on her son's death.
'Malcolm was birthed through water and he transitioned through water,' she wrote. 'He departed as he arrived, through water. This was his time. His mission on earth had been completed.'
The Emmy-nominated actor was on vacation with his family at the time of his death. He was swimming when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean. The Red Cross in Costa Rica said its first responders also tended to another man caught in the same current that claimed Warner's life. The patient, whose identity was not disclosed, survived. First responders found Warner without vital signs, and he was taken to the morgue.
Pamela Warner's statement joins the collection of tributes honoring her son's life. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's co-stars including Bill Cosby, Geoffrey Owens and Raven-Symoné and, more recently, Keshia Knight Pulliam have mourned his death.
'A week ago I lost my big brother but I gained an angel,' Pulliam said of her TV brother on social media.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a multi-faceted entertainer who in addition to acting also pursued a Grammy-winning music career. After his time on 'The Cosby Show' he also directed episodes for several other TV shows. Warner's mother's statement acknowledged his reach, encouraging his fans and loved ones to 'Hold close to whatever part of Malcolm's life that touched yours.'
Her statement concluded: 'In keeping it near, you keep his spirit alive — nourishing you with the peace, love, joy and light that embodied Malcolm-Jamal Warner.'
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