The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died of accidental drowning at the age of 54, TMZ reports. TMZ cites an “an unconfirmed, though reliable source” for its report on the cause of the shock death.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to fame on The Cosby Show, has reportedly died. The actor, who was nominated for an Emmy for playing Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom in the ‘80s, is also known for roles on The Resident and his eponymous sitcom Malcolm & Eddie. He was 54 years old.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The man who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show officially died of asphyxia near a beach in Limon, police told ABC 6.