The actor died at 54 following an obvious unintentional drowning in accordance with stories, forsaking a legacy that stretched from sitcom stardom to Grammy success.

Malcom-Jamal Warner has died at age 54 following what sources say was an unintentional drowning. According to a report from PEOPLE on Monday (July 21), Warner was on a household trip in Costa Rica and drowned whereas swimming.

The actor, greatest recognized for taking part in Theo Huxtable on the hit NBC sitcom The Cosby Show throughout all eight seasons, was reportedly discovered unresponsive, although no official reason for loss of life has been confirmed by authorities.

Warner rose to fame within the Nineteen Eighties because the youngest son of Cliff and Clair Huxtable, a task that earned him an Emmy nomination and made him a family title.

“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,” Warner as soon as advised PEOPLE of the present. “We share a unique experience that keeps us lovingly bonded no matter how much time goes between seeing or hearing from each other.”

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Warner acknowledged how the present’s legacy had modified given the allegations made towards Cosby, who was convicted of sexual assault in 2018 however later had the cost overturned in 2021,

“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,” Warner added.

In his late teenagers, Warner started directing music movies for acts like New Edition and Special Ed and went on to direct episodes of The Cosby Show, All That and Kenan & Kel. He later co-starred within the UPN comedy Malcolm & Eddie and lent his voice to the animated collection The Magic School Bus, the place he performed the character of the classmate Tim.

In addition to performing, Warner constructed a revered profession in music and spoken phrase. He gained a Grammy Award in 2015 for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his work on Robert Glasper’s Jesus Children alongside Lalah Hathaway. Warner additionally directed a number of tv episodes and quick movies over time, showcasing his vary behind the digicam.

Most just lately, Warner had been internet hosting a podcast titled “Not All Hood,” which explored themes of identification, tradition and private development. The most up-to-date episode was launched simply three days previous to his loss of life. Warner was recognized for conserving his private life out of the highlight. He’s survived by his spouse and daughter, whose names he by no means publicly disclosed.

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