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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.
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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...
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'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.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on his legacy in final interview before tragic death: ‘I've had this full life'
Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflected on the legacy he hoped to leave behind in his final interview, just two months before his tragic death. Warner, who died on Sunday at the age of 54, appeared on the May 21 episode of the 'Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford' podcast, where he admitted that he thought about his legacy 'a lot.' 8 Warner appeared on the 'Hot & Bothered with Melyssa Ford' podcast, just two months before his death. Hot & Bothered/Youtube At the time of his death, Warner was vacationing with family in Costa Rica, where he drowned while swimming. His cause of death was ruled as asphyxiation by 'submersion.' Advertisement Costa Rican National Police told The Post that he was pulled from the water by bystanders and taken to shore but was 'declared lifeless at the scene,' according to the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ). Though he found the idea of legacy difficult to answer, Warner admitted during the podcast that 'The Cosby Show' would likely be what people remember him for most. 8 Warner played Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, the son of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable, in 'The Cosby Show.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 'I remember my mother said to me one time that 'Mr. [Bill] Cosby gave you immortality,'' he recalled. 'So I know on one lane, there's legacy there… Those former years were always about life beyond 'Cosby.'' Warner rose to fame playing Theodore 'Theo' Huxtable, the son of Bill Cosby's Cliff Huxtable, in the NBC sitcom from 1984 to 1992. The role earned him a 1986 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. 8 Warner's role in 'The Cosby Show' earned him a 1986 Emmy nomination. NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement 'I feel like, OK, 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,' Warner explained. 'And I'm still working through that.' In April 2021, Warner exclusively spoke to The Post about 'The Cosby Show' in the wake of Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction that was later overturned. 'I can understand why some people can't watch the show and enjoy it because of everything that's going on now,' he told The Post. '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.' 8 Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 'The Cosby Show.' NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement Warner added, 'It's kind of like, you can't discount its impact on television and American culture.' After 'The Cosby Show,' Warner starred in the UPN sitcom 'Malcolm & Eddie' alongside Eddie Griffin from 1996 to 2000, as well as the BET sitcom 'Reed Between the Lines' alongside Tracee Ellis Ross from 2011 to 2015. From 2018 to 2023, Warner portrayed Dr. AJ Austin in Fox's 'The Resident.' His other notable acting credits included 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' 'American Crime Story,' 'Suits' and '9-1-1.' 8 Warner starred in the BET sitcom 'Reed Between the Lines' alongside Tracee Ellis Ross. AP 8 He played Dr. AJ Austin in Fox's 'The Resident' from 2018 to 2023. Outside of acting, however, Warner said that he wanted to be remembered for being 'a good person.' '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 shared. Warner recalled that his father often told him that people love him because of his career and success. But, Warner added, what made his father the most proud was that his son was a decent human being. Advertisement 8 Warner wanted to be remembered for being 'a good person.' / 'I'm a good person because my dad's a good person,' he continued. 'It is possible to walk through this world — and with all of the darkness in the world — it is possible to maintain your soul and be a good person.' In the wake of his death, Ford took to Instagram to share a tribute to Warner. 'I am devastated. Words cannot convey my shock and sadness at the loss of such an incredible HUMAN,' she captioned a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos from Warner's appearance on her podcast. 'Malcolm-Jamal Warner didn't feel comfortable with the designation of the label of ICON, but that's what he was to so many of us.' Advertisement 8 Ford shared a tribute to Warner on Instagram in the wake of his death. Hot & Bothered/Youtube Ford added, 'Besides being an accomplished actor, poet, [and] musician, his most cherished role was Father and Husband. I am so heartbroken for his family that he worked so hard to protect from the glaring lights of fame. May they find comfort in the knowledge that his faith was strong, but his love for them defined him.' Warner is survived by his wife and daughter, both of whom he chose to keep private. 'Rest Easy, King,' Ford concluded.
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Celebrities React To The Tragic And Unexpected Death Of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Heartfelt tributes have been pouring in after news broke about the tragic death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Malcolm was pronounced dead on Sunday, July 20, after drowning in Costa Rica. He was vacationing with family when he was reportedly"dragged by a water current at the beach." His official cause of death was asphyxia and was deemed an "accidental drowning." Malcolm was 54. Malcolm was widely known for playing beloved characters like Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, Dr. AJ Austin on The Resident, and The Producer, who appeared at the end of every episode of The Magic School Bus. Malcolm is survived by a wife and daughter, whose identities he opted to keep private. The New Jersey native kicked off his career in Hollywood as a child actor and has remained booked and busy for over 40 years, so it's no surprise that so many of his peers and fans honored his legacy with sweet memories they've shared together, and kind words about who he was as a person, and the undeinable impact he's left behind. Taraji P. Henson took to Instagram to share her feelings on the loss: "This one hurt. Malcolm, we grew up with you. Thank you for the art, the wisdom, the grace you gave us!!!!! You left the world better than you found it. Rest easy, king!!!! Your legacy lives far beyond the screen." Eddie Griffin, who co-starred with Malcolm on the hit '90s sitcom Malcom & Eddie, wrote this about his friend: "My Heart is heavy today…For what the world lost was a Father a Son a Poet a Musician a Actor a Teacher a Writer a Director a Friend a Warrior that I had the pleasure of going to war with against the Hollywood machine and sometimes with each other because that's what Brothers do but the Love was and is always there. You've taught me so much and I thank you. Rest Well My Big little Brother." Tracee Ellis Ross honored her TV husband from their show Reed Between the Lines: "I love you, Malcolm. First I met you as Theo with the rest of the world then you were my first TV husband. My heart is so so sad. What an actor and friend you were: warm, gentle, present, kind, thoughtful, deep, funny, elegant. You made the world a brighter place. Sending so much love to your family. I'm so sorry for this unimaginable loss." Jamie Foxx was at a loss for words: "Speechless on this one rest in power, my brother." Niecy Nash Betts sadly recalled that she just spoke to him recently: "My God we just spoke. You were giving me my flowers for my work in @grotesqueriefx and we talked about how happy we both were in our marriages. Damn friend You were cornerstone of The Cosby Show. We all loved Theo! Never to be forgotten. You will be missed. Rest Easy." Legendary actor, dancer and director, Debbie Allen, guest-starred on The Cosby Show alongside her sister Phylicia Rashad, and wrote this sweet message: "Malcolm, you are so loved. Gone too soon 🥲. Thank you for the joy, creativity and hope you brought the World. We will forever speak your name." Questlove wrote two lengthy posts about seeing himself in Malcolm at a young age: "If you looked like me coming of age in the 80s, Malcom-as-Theo was a gps/lighthouse of navigating safety to adulthood. For those of us that didnt have 'examples' or 'safe environments'—I would like to think for anyone of age we used this entire show —and its offspring as life blueprints Losing the Huxtables was a painful divorce I wasn't ready for but I never once thought about the offspring of that show transitioning before I did." "Seeing myself in every episode through his shoes: like being bad at football, wanting clothes outside of my budget, hiding things from your parents (ear piercings or weed), living in a 'respectable politics' house of jazz vs 'teen music' —-pssssh Theo being instrumental to a lion's share of gen x teens to see how a sampler worked!!! Or even singalongs at a family gathering—-him dealing with dyslexia ——he even had me think I too can get by in life surviving on 'bologna & cereal' and for the first time thinking about 'what does it mean to be an adult without depending on your parents?' Alot of us only had the Huxtables to vicariously live through and I was Malcolm. Meeting him on 94 was a thrill when I first got in the biz. Mal Jam was the earliest co-signer of the Roots. He attended many a show way before the world got to know us. All that time talking about music extensively and we never got our chance to collaborate as we said we would. He was an amazing soul who always took the time out to school me and talk about his experiences in life and the business. We always traded music and playlists with each other and despite all that he went through in life he expressed ZERO cynicism or bitterness in his journey and constantly lived in the present which dictated his future——he was never the guy stuck in a glory days bubble (but always graciously obliged me when I asked a gajillion questions of 'what was it like back then?!!).' I wasn't prepared to say goodbye in this manner but here we are in 2025. Love & Strength to his family and his loved ones and all of the people his life's journey inspired. Thank you Mal Jammin On The One!" Jennifer Love Hewitt spoke on working with Malcolm on the hit procedural drama series 9-1-1: "I cannot believe this. This hurts my heart. A gentleman, an incredible talent, and we were so lucky to have him in the 9-1-1 family. Heartbroken and sending love to his family." Vivica A. Fox highlighted the "gifts" Malcolm shared with the world: "I'm stunned & saddened to hear about the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner. Thanks for ya gifts king. #GoneTooSoon #RestInParadise #RestInPeace." Regina King, who dated Malcolm from 2011-2013 and remained friends, shared personal photos of him with this sincere note: Sherri Shepherd wrote an earnest message about her friend, who she remembered being really "grounded" and a modern-day "renaissance man." Instagram: @sherrieshepherd Lastly, Quinta Brunson Quinta Brunson / Instagram: @quintab This doesn't even begin to cover all of the people he affected throughout his life and career. I'll continue to update this as more tributes are posted.
