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New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death: Police clarify his daughter's whereabouts at time of actor's drowning
Officials are setting the record straight about Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death. Despite earlier reports, Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told People on Friday that the 'Cosby Show' alum's daughter was actually not in the water at the time of his drowning. 'Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea,' the statement, which was translated from Spanish to English, stated. Advertisement 9 Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP 'It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out,' the statement continued. 'However, Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was pulled out by several people on the beach. He received care from Red Cross officials, but was pronounced dead at the scene.' On Monday, Costa Rican National Police confirmed to The Post that bystanders had pulled Warner from the water and taken him to shore. Advertisement 9 Malcolm-Jamal Warner at home with his daughter. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram The Costa Rica Red Cross made revival efforts, but the attempts were unsuccessful. The actor was 54. Playa Grande lifeguards confirmed they were 'not present' on the beach at the time of the accident due to a lack of 'resources.' Warner's body was transported to the morgue at San Joaquin de Flores for an autopsy. His cause of death is listed as asphyxiation by 'submersion.' Advertisement TMZ reported on Wednesday that Warner's body has been released to the family. His body was expected to be flown back to Los Angeles on Thursday. 9 Malcolm Jamal Warner with his daughter as a baby. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram A second source claimed Warner was in Costa Rica with his daughter for a home-schooling program. His wife was allegedly not in the country and learned about the tragedy through a phone call. Now, a doctor, who was one of the bystanders who pulled Warner out of the water, is revealing what happened. Advertisement 'I was about 200 meters from the incident, at Playa Grande, spending the day on vacation with my partner,' the doctor, who asked to remain anonymous, told Us Weekly. 'There were very few people on the beach, and the sea was rough.' 9 Malcolm-Jamal Warner and his daughter. The physician said he heard several cries and rushed over. 'I ran to the area and entered the sea with my surfboard, heading into the rip current toward the person being pointed at by some beachgoers,' he explained. 'After a few minutes, I saw a shadow, dove down and pulled the person out.' Once the doctor got to shore, he saw the second bystander, who had helped rescue Warner, struggling to breathe while lying on the sand. 9 Malcolm-Jamal Warner celebrates the holidays with his daughter. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram '[He was] just someone who tried to help during the emergency, without any rescue equipment.' Lifeguards explained on Monday that while Playa Grande is well known by 'local surfers,' it is one of their 'most challenging beaches.' Advertisement '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,' Costa Rica's volunteer lifeguard association, Caribbean Guard, wrote on Facebook Monday. 9 Malcolm-Jamal Warner and his daughter wash his car. malcolmjamalwar/Instagram '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,' the statement noted. 'He was pulled from underwater without vital signs, and despite CPR maneuvers being performed on the beach, resuscitation was unsuccessful.' They added that there are signs placed along the beach in both Spanish and English 'warning of the danger of death due to drowning.' Advertisement Warner drowned while swimming near Cocles after allegedly being caught by a high current on Sunday, between 2 and 2:30 p.m. local time. 9 'The Cosby Show' cast photo. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images The Hollywood vet rose to fame playing Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, the son of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable, in 'The Cosby Show.' The sitcom ran for eight seasons from 1984 to 1992 on NBC. Warner garnered a 1986 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Advertisement In 2021, the 'Malcolm & Eddie' vet spoke with The Post about the legacy of the series after Cosby's sexual assault conviction before it was overturned. 9 Malcolm-Jamal Warner arrives at the FX and Vanity Fair Pre-Emmy Celebration at Craft in LA on September 17, 2016. MediaPunch/INSTARimages 9 Malcolm-Jamal Warner's photo shoot for Fox's 'The Resident.' FOX Image Collection via Getty Images 'I can understand why some people can't watch the show and enjoy it because of everything that's going on now,' Warner said. 'But I think … there's a generation of young people who have pursued higher education or have started loving families because of the influence of that show.' Advertisement 'So it's kind of like, you can't discount its impact on television culture and American culture,' he expressed. After news of the tragedy broke, Cosby, 88, addressed Warner's death, revealing that it felt like losing his own son, who was murdered in 1997. He told The Post through his rep: 'While I was their TV dad, I never stopped being a father to them.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowning: Daughter was not in water, Costa Rica police confirm
Late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo on The Cosby Show, tragically died at age 54 after drowning in Costa Rica during a family vacation. New details from officials confirm he was not in the water with his daughter at the time. Malcolm-Jamal Warner tragically passes away Late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically passed away at the age of 54 after drowning in Costa Rica on July 21 while on a family vacation. New information from Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) has cleared up some confusion about the incident. Warner was at the beach with his daughter, and they were playing by the shore. At some point, he left her safely on the sand and then went into the sea with a friend. Unfortunately, both men got caught in a strong ocean current. Official cause of death was confirmed The friend managed to get out of the water safely. Warner, however, struggled and was pulled out of the sea by people nearby. Emergency services, including the Red Cross, tried to revive him, but he was declared dead at the scene. The official cause of death was confirmed as 'asphyxiation by submersion,' which means he drowned. Officials also confirmed that Warner's daughter was never in the water during the incident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brought to you by Undo His body was identified by Costa Rican authorities and arrangements are being handled by a funeral service chosen by his family. A 29-year-old man from Nicaragua was also at the scene and tried to help rescue Warner. He was treated and released without any serious injuries. The investigation is still ongoing. Aside from The Cosby Show, Warner was also known for his roles in shows like 'The Resident', 'Community', 'Malcolm & Eddie', 'Major Crimes', and '9-1-1'. He also co-hosted a podcast called 'Not All Hood' with his friend Candace Kelley. In a touching tribute, Kelley shared that Warner always wanted to be remembered as a good person and by all who knew him, he truly was.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Death: Police Clarify Daughter Wasn't in Water During Drowning, Timeline of Events
Warner died after drowning in Costa Rica on a family vacation Costa Rican officials are providing new details that clarify the timeline of events that lead to Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death on Monday, July 21. He was 54. In a new statement obtained by PEOPLE on Thursday, July 24, Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told PEOPLE that Warner's daughter was not in the water with him when he drowned. "Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea," the statement, translated from Spanish to English, read. "It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out," the statement continued. "However, Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was pulled out by several people on the beach. He received care from Red Cross officials, but was pronounced dead at the scene." The OIJ previously confirmed to PEOPLE that Warner's cause of death was ruled "asphyxiation by submersion." Warner's body was formally identified by the Costa Rican National Police and will be "removed from the Judicial Morgue by a funeral service company hired and authorized by Mr. Warner's family," the office said. Dr. Mauricio Solano Corella, Medical Director for the Talamanca Health Area, previously confirmed that a 29-year-old man from Nicaragua was at the scene attempting to rescue Warner. The man was "treated, found to be stable and was discharged without complications," Dr. Corella told PEOPLE in a statement. The investigation remains ongoing. Warner is survived by his wife and his daughter. Warner was best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. His other credits include The Resident, Community, Malcolm & Eddie, Major Cimes and 9-1-1. He also co-hosted the podcast Not All Hood with his friend, Candace Kelley. "His other biggest mission, besides his family, was just being a good person," Kelley told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview published on July 24. "He wanted to be remembered like that; he has said that, he just wants to be remembered as a good person, and by all accounts, he's got that down. He really did. That was really sincere." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Death: Police Clarify Daughter Wasn't in Water During Drowning, Timeline of Events
Warner died after drowning in Costa Rica on a family vacation Costa Rican officials are providing new details that clarify the timeline of events that lead to Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death on Monday, July 21. He was 54. In a new statement obtained by PEOPLE on Thursday, July 24, Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told PEOPLE that Warner's daughter was not in the water with him when he drowned. "Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea," the statement, translated from Spanish to English, read. "It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out," the statement continued. "However, Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was pulled out by several people on the beach. He received care from Red Cross officials, but was pronounced dead at the scene." The OIJ previously confirmed to PEOPLE that Warner's cause of death was ruled "asphyxiation by submersion." Warner's body was formally identified by the Costa Rican National Police and will be "removed from the Judicial Morgue by a funeral service company hired and authorized by Mr. Warner's family," the office said. Dr. Mauricio Solano Corella, Medical Director for the Talamanca Health Area, previously confirmed that a 29-year-old man from Nicaragua was at the scene attempting to rescue Warner. The man was "treated, found to be stable and was discharged without complications," Dr. Corella told PEOPLE in a statement. The investigation remains ongoing. Warner is survived by his wife and his daughter. Warner was best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. His other credits include The Resident, Community, Malcolm & Eddie, Major Cimes and 9-1-1. He also co-hosted the podcast Not All Hood with his friend, Candace Kelley. "His other biggest mission, besides his family, was just being a good person," Kelley told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview published on July 24. "He wanted to be remembered like that; he has said that, he just wants to be remembered as a good person, and by all accounts, he's got that down. He really did. That was really sincere." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowning: Person Who Tried to Save Actor's Life Discharged from Hospital
Warner died Sunday, July 20, while swimming on a family vacation in Costa Rica More information is surfacing on the condition of the other person who was involved in the incident that ultimately took Malcolm-Jamal Warner's life. The person was identified as a 29-year-old man from Nicaragua, according to Dr. Mauricio Solano Corella, Medical Director for the Talamanca Health Area. It was again confirmed that he was in the water trying to help Warner, who the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) previously told PEOPLE was "swept away by a current." The man was taken to a local hospital in "critical condition," but has since been discharged. After receiving treatment from the Costa Rican Red Cross and at a local hospital, the second victim made a full recovery. The man was "treated, found to be stable and was discharged without complications," Dr. Corella told PEOPLE in a statement. Warner, best known for his role as Theo on , drowned on Sunday, July 20, while swimming during a family trip to Costa Rica. In the wake of the actor's tragic death at the age of 54, the Costa Rican Red Cross told PEOPLE a second person was in critical condition after being taken to the hospital from the same incident. The Costa Rican Red Cross said it responded to a "water-related" incident at Playa Grande in Cahutia, Limón, at around 2:10 p.m. local time on Sunday. Three ambulances were sent to the scene, where they "attended" to two adult male patients. While the Costa Rican Red Cross declared Warner dead at the scene after 20 minutes of CPR, the second individual was taken to a local clinic in Limón for treatment. The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told PEOPLE in a statement on Tuesday, July 22, that the other person was trying to save Warner. An OIJ spokesperson exclusively confirmed to PEOPLE that the second victim "came in [the water] to help Mr. Warner." The organization said that Warner "was apparently swept away by a current" and was "rescued by bystanders," but was ultimately "declared lifeless" on the shore. No information regarding the identity of the second victim has been shared, but the OIJ spokesperson confirmed they had no personal connection to Warner. An investigation is still ongoing, per authorities. Warner's official cause of death was confirmed on July 22 after an autopsy was performed earlier that day. The OIJ confirmed that Warner died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion. The organization said Warner's body was formally identified by Costa Rican National Police and will be "removed from the Judicial Morgue by a funeral service company hired and authorized by Mr. Warner's family." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Warner is survived by his wife and his daughter. Read the original article on People
