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Dubai Eye
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Dubai Eye
'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54
American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo in the 1980s television hit "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement source confirmed to Reuters. Warner was vacationing in Costa Rica with his family, media reported. The Central American nation's judicial investigation department (OIJ) confirmed that a US citizen with the last name Warner had drowned after being pulled out to sea by a rip current. He was declared lifeless at the scene by Red Cross lifeguards, the department said. Representatives for Warner did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Warner won the outstanding actor in a comedy series award from the NAACP for the series "Reed Between the Lines" in 2012. "The Cosby Show," which aired from 1984 to 1992, was one of the earliest portrayals of a successful, stable and wholesome Black American family on television, which challenged negative stereotypes. Cosby portrayed a doctor and Warner played his only son. Warner, who was born on August 18, 1970, grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his mother, Pamela, who eventually became his acting manager. He was named after civil rights leader Malcolm X and jazz musician Ahmad Jamal. At an early age, Warner found he was interested in acting, which launched his career as a child performer and set him on the path to attend The Professional Children's School in New York. While he had some small television roles early in his career, playing Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" served as Warner's breakout role. The actor received an Emmy nomination in 1986 for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his role on the NBC series. Warner won a Grammy award in 2015 for best traditional R&B performance for the song "Jesus Children". The 54-year-old actor also had roles in "The Cosby Show" spin-off series "A Different World," "Jeremiah," "Sons of Anarchy," "Suits" and hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 1986. He has a wife and daughter but never publicly disclosed their names.
ARN News Center
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ARN News Center
'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54
American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo in the 1980s television hit "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement source confirmed to Reuters. Warner was vacationing in Costa Rica with his family, media reported. The Central American nation's judicial investigation department (OIJ) confirmed that a US citizen with the last name Warner had drowned after being pulled out to sea by a rip current. He was declared lifeless at the scene by Red Cross lifeguards, the department said. Representatives for Warner did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Warner won the outstanding actor in a comedy series award from the NAACP for the series "Reed Between the Lines" in 2012. "The Cosby Show," which aired from 1984 to 1992, was one of the earliest portrayals of a successful, stable and wholesome Black American family on television, which challenged negative stereotypes. Cosby portrayed a doctor and Warner played his only son. Warner, who was born on August 18, 1970, grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his mother, Pamela, who eventually became his acting manager. He was named after civil rights leader Malcolm X and jazz musician Ahmad Jamal. At an early age, Warner found he was interested in acting, which launched his career as a child performer and set him on the path to attend The Professional Children's School in New York. While he had some small television roles early in his career, playing Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" served as Warner's breakout role. The actor received an Emmy nomination in 1986 for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his role on the NBC series. Warner won a Grammy award in 2015 for best traditional R&B performance for the song "Jesus Children". The 54-year-old actor also had roles in "The Cosby Show" spin-off series "A Different World," "Jeremiah," "Sons of Anarchy," "Suits" and hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 1986. He has a wife and daughter but never publicly disclosed their names.
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Malcolm-Jamal Warner of ‘The Cosby Show' dies at 54 in drowning accident
LOS ANGELES/SAN JOSE: American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the iconic 1980s sitcom *The Cosby Show*, has died at the age of 54. Authorities confirmed his death was due to drowning after being caught in a rip current while vacationing in Costa Rica. According to Costa Rica's judicial investigation department (OIJ), Warner was pulled out to sea by strong currents and pronounced dead at the scene by Red Cross lifeguards. His representatives have yet to issue a statement regarding the incident. Warner rose to fame as Theo Huxtable, the only son of Cliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby, in *The Cosby Show*. The series, which aired from 1984 to 1992, was groundbreaking for its positive portrayal of a Black American family, countering prevailing stereotypes of the time. Born on August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Warner was named after civil rights leader Malcolm X and jazz musician Ahmad Jamal. His mother, Pamela, managed his early acting career, which led him to attend The Professional Children's School in New York. Though he had minor roles before *The Cosby Show*, his performance as Theo became his breakout role, earning him an Emmy nomination in 1986 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Warner later appeared in spin-off *A Different World* and had notable roles in *Sons of Anarchy* and *Suits*. Warner, who was private about his personal life, is survived by his wife and daughter, whose names he never publicly disclosed. - Reuters
The Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Malcolm-Jamal Warner of ‘The Cosby Show' dies at 54
LOS ANGELES/SAN JOSE: American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the iconic 1980s sitcom *The Cosby Show*, has died at the age of 54. Authorities confirmed his death was due to drowning after being caught in a rip current while vacationing in Costa Rica. According to Costa Rica's judicial investigation department (OIJ), Warner was pulled out to sea by strong currents and pronounced dead at the scene by Red Cross lifeguards. His representatives have yet to issue a statement regarding the incident. Warner rose to fame as Theo Huxtable, the only son of Cliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby, in *The Cosby Show*. The series, which aired from 1984 to 1992, was groundbreaking for its positive portrayal of a Black American family, countering prevailing stereotypes of the time. Born on August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Warner was named after civil rights leader Malcolm X and jazz musician Ahmad Jamal. His mother, Pamela, managed his early acting career, which led him to attend The Professional Children's School in New York. Though he had minor roles before *The Cosby Show*, his performance as Theo became his breakout role, earning him an Emmy nomination in 1986 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Warner later appeared in spin-off *A Different World* and had notable roles in *Sons of Anarchy* and *Suits*. Warner, who was private about his personal life, is survived by his wife and daughter, whose names he never publicly disclosed. - Reuters
Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bill Cosby breaks silence over The Cosby Show co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death
Bill Cosby has spoken out following the tragic death of his The Cosby Show co-star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, saying the news reminded him of his son's murder Bill Cosby is responding to the devastating news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner's shocking death, revealing it brought back painful memories of when his own son was murdered. Malcolm-Jamal's sudden death from accidental drowning during a family holiday in Costa Rica was confirmed on Monday, July 21. Bill's representative, Andrew Wyatt, revealed to TMZ that when Bill received the call about Malcolm-Jamal's passing, it instantly reminded him of the moment he was told his son Ennis Cosby had been fatally shot during a botched robbery whilst he was in the studio filming The Cosby Show in January 1997 and in 2018 Bill also lost his daughter Esna at the age of 44. Andrew explained that Malcolm-Jamal's death had an identical impact on Bill as his son's murder. He also explained how the Resident star used to play with Ennis during their childhood and "were amazing together.", reports the Mirror US. Father and son Bill and Malcolm-Jamal collaborated on The Cosby Show as father and son. The publication reported they were informed that during Bill's final conversation with Malcolm-Jamal, the late 54 year old was thrilled about a major concert in Minneapolis and "felt like he was changing the world." Andrew revealed that Bill is reminiscing about the time Malcolm-Jamal visited the Cosby family's estate in Massachusetts and how he had Bill's relatives in stitches during his visit. According to Bill's representative, the Little Bill star believes that Malcolm-Jamal has made a profound impact on his life and acting career that will continue to shape the world. It's reported that Bill said every young man who grew up in the projects back then aspired to be like Malcolm-Jamal and have a family like the Huxtables. What is The Cosby Show? The Cosby Show depicted the lives of the Huxtables, an upper middle-class Black American family living in Brooklyn, New York. The fictional family's father and mother were portrayed by Bill (as Cliff Huxtable) and Phylicia Rashad (as Clair Huxtable), respectively. Malcolm-Jamal played one of the five children and the only boy, Theo Huxtable, on the renowned sitcom which aired for eight seasons from 1984 to 1992. Bill and Malcolm-Jamal shared a complicated relationship, particularly in the wake of the 88 year old's sexual assault allegations and conviction. In 2015, numerous accusations alleging Bill of sexual assault from a significant number of women became public. Did Bill Cosby do anything wrong? The shamed comedian was found guilty in 2018 on three counts of aggravated indecent assault and was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. However, in 2021, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court overturned the conviction, leading to Bill's release from jail. Over the years, Malcolm-Jamal has shared his mixed feelings about the accusations levelled against Bill and his subsequent conviction. In 2015, when the allegations against Bill became public, he described the situation as "painful". "He's one of my mentors, and he's been very influential and played a big role in my life as a friend and mentor," Malcolm-Jamal confessed to Billboard shortly after. "Just as it's painful to hear any woman talk about sexual assault, whether true or not, it's just as painful to watch my friend and mentor go through this." He continued, "I can't really speak on any of the allegations because obviously, I was not there. "The Bill Cosby I know has been great to me and great for a lot of he's done for comedy and television has been legendary and history-making. What he's done for the black community and education has been invaluable. "That's the Bill Cosby I know. I can't speak on the other stuff." Final word His most recent public interview addressing the allegation was in 2023 with journalist Jemele Hill. When asked if he felt "resentful" that Bill's situation had affected the lives of The Cosby Show cast and the show's reputation, he responded: "No. Not resentment ... I get how this business works, for one. "And just that whole situation is so layered, man," he replied. "I can't defend him or his actions at all. But I also can't throw him under the bus completely," Malcolm-Warner went on to say. "Because I have an understanding of all the layers. "It's so complex and it's so many shades of gray, that most people will never get. There is the piece of the financial hit that we all took but also it hasn't really affected my career."
