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Los Angeles, Calif. (WDNews) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54, according to multiple reports.
Warner died by drowning while on vacation in Costa Rica, sources told TMZ and People. Details surrounding the incident remain limited, but authorities are treating it as an accidental death.
Warner rose to national prominence in the 1980s for his portrayal of the youngest son in the Huxtable family on the long-running NBC sitcom. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for the role and remained a household name throughout the show’s eight-season run.
Following The Cosby Show, Warner appeared in several television series including Malcolm & Eddie, The Resident, Suits, and 9-1-1. He also voiced the character of The Producer on the original Magic School Bus series.
In addition to acting, Warner was an accomplished musician and spoken word artist. He won a Grammy Award in 2015 for Best Traditional R&B Performance for his contribution to the song “Jesus Children” with Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway.
Warner is survived by his wife and their daughter. Their names have not been released.
No official statement has been issued by Warner’s family as of Monday.
