Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54.
According to ABC News, Warner passed away on Sunday after drowning off the coast of Costa Rica.
Local authorities confirmed that the incident occurred near Cocles Beach in the Limón region, and that the cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning. He was reportedly caught in a rip current, and his body was recovered on Sunday afternoon.
Born on August 18, 1970, Warner began his television career in 1982 with a role in the series Matt Houston. He rose to fame playing the lovable Theo in The Cosby Show and went on to have a successful acting career.
In recent years, he starred in the Fox medical drama The Resident, earning praise for his performance.
Warner’s sudden passing has shocked fans and colleagues around the world, marking the loss of a talented and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
