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The Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Haunting moment Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner discusses his ‘immortality' & TV legacy just weeks before death
THIS is the haunting moment when Malcolm-Jamal Warner spoke about his "immortality" and TV legacy just weeks before his death. The Cosby Show star shared his reflection in a podcast appearance on Hot and Bothered with Melyssa Ford. 4 4 The 54-year-old was caught in a riptide while swimming in Costa Rica on vacation on Sunday. His cause of death was listed as asphyxia by the authorities. But just weeks earlier on the podcast, Warner discussed his life and legacy in a poignant exchange. The host noted that "life is fragile" and asked him what he hoped his legacy would be. Warner reflected: "Because I'm 54, I think about that a lot. "I remember my mother said to me one time that Mr. Cosby gave you immortality." Ford jumped in to say: "Facts. That is very true." He added: "There's that legacy there, but then because I've had this full life after that show there's another lane of legacy that I get to leave. "And I'm still working through that. Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54 after 'accidental drowning' "There is part of me that I will be able to leave this Earth knowing - and people knowing - that I was a good person." He added that he had been talking to his dad the previous day, who told him what made him the most proud is "that you are a good person". "That's wonderful," the host said. "But I'm a good person because my dad's a good person," Warner added. "It is possible to walk through this world - and will all of the darkness in the world - it is possible to maintain your soul and be a good person." Warner was best known for playing Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable on The Cosby Show from 1984 to 1992. Beyond this, he would go on to have an illustrious career in TV and film. He is survived by a wife and a daughter, whom he has kept anonymous. In 2023, Warner told People: "I know I can speak for all the cast when I say The Cosby Show is something that we are all still very proud of. "We share a unique experience that keeps us lovingly bonded no matter how much time goes between seeing or hearing from each other." He defended the show despite it souring for many following a number of sexual assault allegations made against Cosby. Two years ago, he said: "Regardless of how some people may feel about the show now, I'm still proud of the legacy and having been a part of such an iconic show that had such a profound impact on — first and foremost, black culture — but also American culture."
Black America Web
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Melyssa Ford Glows In Gold While Earning Gracie Award Win
Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty The self proclaimed 'Pod Queen' Melyssa Ford dressed to impress for the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Gala (The Gracie Awards) in Beverly hills on Tuesday. Dolled up in a breathtaking gold gown from the Walter Mendez Atelier Collection, Ford lit up the room as she mingled with some of the most influential women in media. Her radiant look, paired with her confident presence, made her a standout at the annual Gracie Awards Gala, a prestigious event that celebrates the accomplishments of women across various sectors of media. Ford paired the gown with a beautiful high ponytail, smokey eye shadow, and simple yet elegant earrings. But the highlight of the night occurred when Ford won a Gracie Award herself. The win was well deserved. Ford hosts 'Hot & Bothered With Melyssa Ford' and is a co-host on 'The Joe Budden Podcast.' The 48-year-old star took to Instagram on Thursday to reflect on the huge honor and thank her fans and team for their support. 'I have so many thoughts I don't even know how to properly articulate how incredible this night was!,' she captioned a slideshow of the moment she received her prestigious award.'THANK YOU to @allwomeninmedia for such a prestigious award in recognition of all my hard work and dedication to my mission. Thank you to @waltercollection @daniellepremone@sterlingforever @elaboratefaces for putting together my look for the evening,' the media titan continued. 'I felt like a PRINCESS! Congratulations to all of the winners that night, including my girl @angelayee. I was in awe of the power, beauty & strength in that one room. I left so INSPIRED.' Before signing off, Ford added, 'And last but certainly not least: my team at @hotnbotheredpodcast @rachel_the_realtor @iamsebastien@gvifilms @itsaking @thevyrlmedia we have done so much heavy lifting and all wear so many hats. Thank you for believing in me and my dream. And thank you to all the guests who have come to share your stories and help to educate, uplift and entertain my audience and H&B community.' Presented by the Alliance for Women in Media, the Gracie Awards recognize excellence in programming created by, for, and about women. Honorees are selected from across National Television, National Radio, Non-Commercial Syndicated Radio, and National Digital Media. The gala serves not only as a celebration of individual achievement but also as a powerful reminder of the progress being made toward equity and representation in media. The evening was filled with excitement, glamour, and purpose as leaders, creators, and changemakers gathered to honor the contributions of women whose work shapes the industry. Angela Yee, CBS News anchor Norah O'Donnell, and several other high power women in media attended the event. DON'T MISS… Melyssa Ford Said Jadakiss Was 'So Respectful' While Filming The 'Knock Yourself Out' Video Melyssa Ford: A Letter To My Late Mother On Mother's Day SEE ALSO Melyssa Ford Glows In Gold While Earning Gracie Award Win was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
