Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor most recognized for portraying Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on the classic sitcom The Cosby Show, has tragically died at the age of 54. Reports indicate he drowned while swimming at Playa Grande in Costa Rica on Sunday. Local authorities revealed that he was caught in a current, which dragged him out to sea around 2-2:30 PM local time in Cocles, Limón province.
Witnesses on the beach tried to help Warner, but he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Costa Rican Red Cross. Warner's role on The Cosby Show, which aired from 1984 to 1992, made him a household name, beloved for his performance as the charming son of Bill Cosby’s character. His unexpected passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and his fans worldwide.