Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show”, has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning while vacationing in Costa Rica.
According to the country’s Judicial Investigation Department, Warner was pulled out to sea by a strong current on Sunday afternoon in Cocles de Limón, a beach on the Caribbean coast. Bystanders attempted to assist him, and emergency responders from the Costa Rican Red Cross rushed to the scene, but he was declared dead shortly after. An autopsy later confirmed his cause of death as asphyxiation due to submersion.
The Costa Rican Red Cross reported that they received an emergency call at 2:10 p.m. local time and dispatched three ambulances to the scene. Two men were treated on-site, including one who had entered the water in an attempt to rescue Warner. The second individual was transported to a nearby clinic in critical condition.
Despite resuscitation efforts, Warner showed no vital signs and was pronounced dead. The tragic incident has left fans and the entertainment industry in mourning, as Warner was not only celebrated for his groundbreaking role in “The Cosby Show” but also for his later work as a director and musician. His sudden passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and admirers worldwide.
