Sachin Shankar Yadav 
Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away at the age of 54 from unintentional drowning. He was most known for playing Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on the popular television series The Cosby Show in the 1980s. He was swept away by a powerful current while swimming near the Cocles beach in the Limon province of Costa Rica during a family vacation.
Warner first gained notoriety as a teenager when he played Heathcliff Huxtable, the only son of Bill Cosby’s character on The Cosby Show (1984–1992), for which he received an Emmy. His performance received a lot of praise and will always be remembered as a landmark in American television history. Warner had a diverse career outside of The Cosby Show, which included voice acting on The Magic School Bus, starring as Dr. AJ “The Raptor” Austin on FOX’s The Resident, and starring in Malcolm & Eddie. In addition, he directed TV show episodes and was involved in spoken word poetry and music, winning a Grammy for traditional R&B in 2015 and being nominated for one in 2022.
Warner had been actively involved in media and television, most recently hosting a podcast, so his passing shocked both colleagues and fans. He is remembered for his acting prowess as well as the enduring cultural influence of his portrayal of Black middle-class family life during a critical period in American television. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed that the drowning was caused by strong currents while he was swimming, though the specifics of the incident have not yet been made public. Warner’s representatives have not yet commented on the story, which is still in progress.