💔 A Heartbreaking Update
Frens, my heart is even heavier today. New details have been released surrounding the tragic passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and they’re almost too painful to process.
Police in Costa Rica have confirmed that Warner was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter when he drowned on Sunday.
The beloved actor and cultural icon, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” was just 54 years old.
Related: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved ‘Cosby Show’ Star, Has Passed Away At 54
🏖️ A Family Moment That Turned Devastating
Warner and his daughter were swimming off the coast of Cocles Beach in Limon, Costa Rica, when they were caught in a strong rip current.
Witnesses say surfers nearby saw them struggling and immediately jumped in to help.
One surfer used his board to get Warner’s daughter safely to shore.
A volunteer lifeguard pulled Warner and another surfer back to land, where Warner received CPR for 45 minutes.
Despite their life-saving efforts, Warner could not be revived.
🧪 Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Cause Of Death Confirmed
Police told ABC News that an autopsy has been completed.
The Forensic Pathology Department ruled the cause of death as asphyxiation by submersion — a tragic and accidental drowning.
Both surfers involved in the rescue survived.
🎭 Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Legacy Lives On
Malcolm-Jamal Warner wasn’t just Theo Huxtable.
He was a generational talent who continued to shine in projects like “Malcolm & Eddie,” “Reed Between the Lines,” “The Resident,” “Suits,” and “9-1-1.”
His recent work on “Alert: Missing Persons Unit” reminded us that his impact was still being written.
He also co-hosted the “Not All Hood” podcast, which he launched in 2024 to address mental health in the Black community.
It was a space where Warner shared his truth, his heart, and his mission to be of service.
👨👧 A Father First
While Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a public figure, he fiercely protected his private life — especially when it came to his family.
He never shared the names of his wife or daughter publicly, but we now know that his final moments were spent alongside his little girl.
That detail, more than anything, reminds us how precious and unpredictable life truly is.
🕊️ Rest peacefully, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. You gave us your art, your voice, and your heart — and you’ll never be forgotten.
Source: 6abc.com
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