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The Sun
23 minutes ago
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- The Sun
Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death is confirmed as heartbreaking details emerge about 2nd victim
THE Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner died from asphyxia due to submersion, an autopsy has determined. Warner, 54, was swept away into the ocean by a strong rip current after going for a swim in waters off the coast of Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica. Warner, one of the stars of the 1980s sitcom classic, was in Costa Rica, about three hours southeast of the capital of San Jose, enjoying a family holiday when the unimaginable tragedy occurred. The Costa Rican Caribbean lifeguards said fellow beachgoers pulled the actor's body from underwater back onto shore, but Warner had no vital signs.
Daily Mail
23 minutes ago
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- Daily Mail
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Cosby Show co-star Adam Sandler breaks silence on his tragic drowning death
Adam Sandler has paid an emotional tribute to tragic Malcolm-Jamal Warner following his death by drowning in Costa Rica aged 54. Sandler, 58, crossed paths with Warner on The Cosby Show, where he played Smitty between 1987-1988 - and the Hollywood star reflected on his memories with the Theodore Huxtable star in a candid chat with ET. He said: 'I can't believe it. Malcolm was so nice to me when I was on the show and we had such good times together. 'We would take walks together, all of us, pick up food, talk play basketball - got to parties together. 'He was so good to me as a person and his mom was amazing to us, and I'm just sending my love to the family. 'Malcolm was a true great person, a hilarious smart kid and he meant a lot to America.' Adam Sandler remembers his time working with Malcolm-Jamal Warner on 'The Cosby Show.' 💔 — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) July 22, 2025 Warner drowned on a Costa Rican beach on Sunday without lifeguards present, and a second man involved in the same incident was left in a critical condition. Following Warner's shock death, lifeguards from Playa Grande — a beach community located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica — released a statement saying they were not present due to lack of 'resources.' 'We deeply regret the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Playa Grande. He was swept away by a strong rip current and died by drowning,' the Caribbean Guard, Costa Rica's volunteer lifeguard association, shared via Facebook on Monday. 'It all happened very quickly, and although there were people on the beach who entered the water to rescue him, they did not arrive in time.' 'He was pulled from underwater without vital signs, and despite CPR maneuvers being performed on the beach, resuscitation was unsuccessful.' The Guard added that Playa Grande is one of their 'most challenging beaches,' noting the presence of signs in English and Spanish that warn of the 'danger of death due to drowning.' Though the Guard has patrolled there 'over the past few years,' they alleged that they were 'not present' at the time of Warner's death. 'Due to recent aquatic incidents in Playa Negra, we had redirected resources there and to Chiquita, another iconic beach known for its strong currents,' they shared in the statement. Following Warner's shock death at 54, lifeguards from Playa Grande released a statement saying they were not present due to lack of 'resources' They then made an appeal to Costa Rica's president, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, and the government. 'From Caribbean Guard, a volunteer lifeguard association, we make an urgent appeal to the President of the Nation, the national government, the Municipality of Talamanca, and the entire Caribbean community to continue joining forces to minimize this problem, which, sadly, is on the rise ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.' 'We do everything within our reach. We have saved numerous lives in recent years, and if Caribbean Guard didn't exist, the number of drownings would be counted in dozens. We give everything we have to minimize the risks, but without help from the government, clear public policies, and strong support from local business owners, this will continue to happen.' According to the Red Cross, emergency personnel also treated a second person at the scene. An unidentified 35-year-old man was transported to a local clinic in critical condition, and his current status remains unknown. According to the Red Cross, emergency personnel also treated a second person at the scene. An unidentified 35-year-old man was transported to a local clinic in critical condition, and his current status remains unknown; Warner seen in 2023 Warner is survived by his wife and young daughter, born in 2017 On Sunday, the Costa Rican Red Cross received a 9-1-1 alert about a water incident at Playa Grande, Cahuita, Limón. In response, three ambulances were sent to the scene, as per Us Weekly. Warner's body has been moved from Limón to the Forensic Medicine Unit in San Joaquín de Flores where an autopsy will be conducted. Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Department told Us Weekly that their preliminary investigation indicated Warner 'appeared to have entered the sea and was apparently swept away by a current.' Emergency responders from the Red Cross treated two men at the scene. A 35-year-old man, who hasn't been identified, was taken to a local clinic in critical condition. Warner, however, received CPR but was pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson confirmed both men were 'involved in the same incident.' Warner had been in Costa Rica since July 13. The Costa Rican National Police reported that Warner's body was discovered near Cocles, a beach in the Limon province. He was reportedly caught by a strong current, and his official cause of death has been listed as asphyxia. While the exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, experts note that some beaches in Costa Rica can pose serious risks depending on conditions. Though many areas are safe for swimming, others are known for powerful currents and rip tides that demand caution. Warner is survived by his wife and young daughter, born in 2017. Their identities have not been revealed. Warner was best known for his iconic role as Theodore Huxtable, the only son of Cliff Huxtable, on the beloved NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. He appeared in all eight seasons from 1984 to 1992, earning widespread acclaim and becoming a household name. At the time, Warner was just a teenager, but his performance earned widespread acclaim, including a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 1986 Primetime Emmy Awards. His character, Theo, was based on Bill Cosby's real-life son, Ennis Cosby, and was portrayed with depth and sensitivity. In the show, Theo is diagnosed with dyslexia after struggling academically during his freshman year at New York University—an arc that resonated with many viewers. Beyond The Cosby Show, Warner carved out a successful and diverse career in both comedy and drama. He starred as Malcolm McGee in the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000) opposite Eddie Griffin, and later headlined BET's Reed Between the Lines from 2011 to 2015 as Dr. Alex Reed. His television credits also included recurring roles and guest appearances on shows like Sons of Anarchy, Jeremiah, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Community. Warner also voiced the Producer character on the educational children's series The Magic School Bus.
Yahoo
an hour ago
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'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death released by police
'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death released by police Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death has been released by police. The actor, who is best known for his role as Theo Huxtable in the hit TV sitcom "The Cosby Show," died on Sunday off the coast of Costa Rica after a drowning, Costa Rican National Police told ABC News. He was 54. Police told ABC News on Tuesday that an autopsy on Warner has been completed. The Forensic Pathology Department said that the autopsy confirmed that Warner's death, which was described as asphyxiation by submersion, was accidental. Warner's body arrived in San Joaquin de Flores on Monday at 4:30 p.m. local time. An autopsy was performed and completed on Tuesday. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, former 'Cosby Show' star, dead at 54- PHOTO: Malcolm-Jamal Warner speaks during the 65th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on Feb. 5, 2023 in Los Angeles. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Yahoo
an hour ago
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Bill Cosby Breaks Silence On Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Tragic Death
Former TV Dad Bill Cosby is speaking out after the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played his son, Theo, on the popular 1980s sitcom 'The Cosby Show.' Warner died this past weekend of accidental drowning off the coast of Limon, Costa Rica. He was 54. After the news broke, Cosby told People through his spokesman, Andrew Wyatt, that Warner's death 'reminded him of the same call he received' in 1997 when his only son, Ennis William Cosby, was murdered during an attempted robbery on a Los Angeles freeway ramp. Wyatt said Warner and Ennis played together when they were young and that Cosby and Warner 'spoke all the time' before his death. ADVERTISEMENT 'He found a way to talk about Malcolm even though he was sad,' Wyatt said of Cosby, adding that the actor has spent time reminiscing about Warner with his former TV wife Phylicia Rashad. In addition, Wyatt told the New York Post that Cosby told him he considered his relationship with his younger co-stars important to him. 'While I was their TV dad, I never stopped being a father to them,' Wyatt quoted Cosby. Cosby did a phone interview with CBS News reporter Jericka Duncan where he praised Warner's work ethic. 'He was never afraid to go to his room and study. He knew his lines and that he was quite comfortable even with the growing pains of being a teenager,' Cosby said, adding that he and Warner last spoke three months ago. Although Warner did remain in contact with Cosby, there were challenges after the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment by more than 60 women. ADVERTISEMENT Cosby was the first celebrity tried and convicted in the #MeToo era and spent nearly three years at a state prison near Philadelphia before a higher court overturned the conviction and released him in 2021. In a 2015 interview with HuffPost, Warner compared Cosby's situation to those of Woody Allen and Roman Polanski, who have both faced allegations of their own. 'When we talk about Woody Allen, we don't talk about his controversy. When we talk about Roman Polanski now, that's no longer part of the conversation. So if that's how it goes, then I hope the same will be of 'The Cosby Show,'' Warner said. A few months later, in an interview with BET, Warner took the same mindset toward Allen and Polanski, but noted 'It's very clear the crimes they've committed, but there's no one who's calling for Woody's movies to be pulled off the air.' Still, he admitted he couldn't defend his former co-star's offscreen actions. ADVERTISEMENT 'I am in no position to defend [Cosby], because I can't,' he said. 'Nor will I throw him under the bus,' he added. Related...
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowning in Costa Rica: Second man in critical condition, reports say
Following "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's accidental drowning, another man is reportedly in critical condition. A 35-year-old man was transported to a Costa Rican clinic in critical condition on July 20, the Costa Rican Red Cross told People and Us Weekly. Officials confirmed the unidentified man was involved in the same incident as Warner, who died after being caught by a high current in the water while swimming near the Playa Grande resort in Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica, according to ABC News and The Associated Press. The Costa Rican Red Cross received a report of a water-related incident that afternoon, and three ambulances were dispatched to the scene, where medical personnel attended to both men, the outlets report. The 35-year-old man's current condition is unknown. USA TODAY has reached out to the Costa Rican Red Cross for comment. Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies: Bill Cosby, Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, more pay tribute Warner, 54, was "rescued by people on the beach," an initial report by Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Department said, according to The Associated Press, but first responders from Costa Rica's Red Cross found him without vital signs and he was taken to the morgue. ABC News reports police formally identified the actor. Warner's reps have declined to comment to USA TODAY. In addition to eight seasons on the hit NBC sitcom as Theo, the son of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable and Phylicia Rashad's Clair Huxtable, Warner was also known for his role as Malcolm McGee in the 1990s UPN sitcom "Malcolm & Eddie" and as Dr. AJ Austin on the Fox medical drama "The Resident" from 2018 to 2023. In the 2010s, Warner had notable recurring roles on the NBC comedy "Community," playing the ex of Yvette Nicole Brown's Shirley Bennett. He also portrayed the character Sticky, the vice president of motorcycle club The Grim Bastards, on FX's "Sons of Anarchy." Malcolm-Jamal Warner's notable shows and movies, from 'The Cosby Show' to 'The Resident' In the 2016 FX series "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story," Warner played Al Cowlings, a friend of O.J. Simpson who drove the infamous white Ford Bronco during the televised police chase. The "Reed Between the Lines" actor also dabbled in music and poetry, going on to win a Grammy Award for best traditional R&B performance for the song "Jesus Children" in 2015, and receiving a nomination for best spoken word poetry album for "Hiding in Plain View" in 2023. Contributing: Bryan Alexander This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowning: Second man in critical condition
