Malcolm-Jamal Warner handed away at 54 following an unintentional drowning whereas on trip in Costa Rica.

The Cosby Show creator Bill Cosby reacted to the surprising information of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s demise at 54 from an unintentional drowning.

Warner drowned in Costa Rica throughout a household trip on Sunday (July 20), after he was caught in a excessive tide. His official explanation for demise has been listed as asphyxiation.

Warner rose to fame taking part in Theo Huxtable on NBC’s The Cosby Show, a job that made him a family title within the Eighties and earned him an Emmy nomination at simply 16.

“He’s devastated and it’s a sad day,” Bill Cosby spokesperson Andrew Wyatt stated in a statement.

Wyatt stated the affect of Warner’s demise on Bill Cosby was much like when he received the information that his personal son, Ennis Cosby Cosby, was killed in a failed theft try.

Born August 18, 1970, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Warner entered the leisure business as an adolescent. His breakout function as Theo helped outline a era of tv and launched a profession that spanned greater than 4 many years.

Following The Cosby Show, Warner starred within the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie alongside Eddie Griffin, which ran for 4 seasons. He later appeared in recurring roles on exhibits like Community, Suits and The Resident, the place he performed Dr. AJ Austin.

Beyond performing, Warner constructed a status as a talented director, helming episodes of The Cosby Show, All That and Malcolm & Eddie. He additionally pursued music, mixing spoken phrase and jazz into his performances.

In 2015, Warner gained a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B; Performance for his contribution to Robert Glasper’s “Jesus Children” that includes Lalah Hathaway. The music honored the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School capturing.

Throughout his profession, Warner remained vocal concerning the significance of illustration and inventive management. He typically used his platform to advocate for Black artists in Hollywood and the music business.

His last tv look aired earlier this 12 months, persevering with a gradual presence on display screen that started within the early Eighties.

Warner’s demise comes simply weeks earlier than what would have been his fifty fifth birthday.

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