Malcolm-Jamal Warner is killed in a swimming accident
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, was killed Sunday in a swimming accident in Cocles de Limón, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
Warner, 54, was swimming when he was caught in a high current and pulled out to sea.
He was assisted by people who were at the beach, but he was declared dead by the staff of the Costa Rican Red Cross, the department said.
He was best known as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992), which earned him a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 38th Primetime Emmy Awards.
An actor and director, he was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000) and Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines (2011, 2015).
Warner’s final acting role was as Dr. AJ “The Raptor” Austin in Fox’s medical drama “The Resident.”
He initially joined the show in a recurring role in Season One (2018-2019), and eventually became a series regular for the remaining five seasons.
The Fox Network released a statement that they were “heartbroken by the tragic loss of our friend and colleague,” Warner.
They added: “Malcolm will be remembered most for his warmth, kind heart and the lasting impact he had on his friends, family and fans everywhere.”