Malcolm-Jamal Warner was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter in Costa Rica when he drowned, according to a new report from ABC News.

The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was mourned by fans and admirers of the actor. He played the only son of Bill Cosby’s Cliff Huxtable on the landmark series “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992.

Friends, fans and colleagues of The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died suddenly at the age of 54, are in shock, including his Not All Hood podcast co-host Candace Kelley, who shared a touching final message Warner sent to her.

Beyoncé shared a touching tribute honoring Malcolm-Jamal Warner, following his tragic drowning on a beach in Costa Rica.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner was not alone when he drowned in Costa Rica at the age of 54 on Sunday. According to ABC News, “The Cosby Show” alum was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter at the time.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner escaped the limelight and chaos of Hollywood and relocated to Atlanta with his wife Tenisha and their daughter. He shifted to Atlanta for the Fox medical drama The Resident. He was seen portraying the renowned character of Dr. AJ "The Raptor" Austin. He also purchased a swanky property for $1.3 million in Decatur.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos took a moment out of their 'Live with Kelly and Mark' taping to pay tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who was the first-ever guest on 'Live!' in 1988 and someone whom Ripa said she had a "fondness for.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 54. Two of his ex-girlfriends have shared public condolences. Many were shocked to learn