Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor renowned for portraying Theodore Huxtable on the beloved sitcom 'The Cosby Show,' has sadly died at the age of 54. Reports indicate that Warner drowned while on vacation in Costa Rica. The Judicial Investigation Agency of Costa Rica confirmed the tragic news to CBS News.
Witnesses said that Warner was swimming at Playa Grande when he was apparently caught and swept away by a strong rip current around 2:00 to 2:30 PM local time in Cocles, located in the province of Limón. Authorities noted that while nearby beachgoers attempted to assist him, Warner was ultimately declared deceased at the scene by the Costa Rican Red Cross staff.
Warner became a household name during his time on 'The Cosby Show,' which aired from 1984 until 1992, where he played the beloved son of Bill Cosby's character, contributing to the show's legacy in American television history. His unexpected passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment community and his many fans.
