The Cosby Show fans around the world are mourning the tragic loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died on July 21, 2025, at just 54 years old. The actor, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable — the charming, quick-witted only son of Cliff and Clair — drowned while swimming on a family vacation in

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s “Cosby Show” family is mourning his death. Warner died at age 54 on Sunday, July 20, after drowning near a beach in Limón, Costa Rica. The actor was best known for playing Theodore Huxtable on all eight seasons of “The Cosby Show,” which aired from 1984-1992.

There is part of me that I will be able to leave this earth knowing — and people knowing — that I was a good person.”

"Live" played a clip of the "Cosby Show" actor greeting Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford from the show's 1988 debut.

“The Cosby Show” alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He was 54. The Jersey City native, who was best known for portraying Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20, per ABC News.

HUNTER SPEAKS… The famous actor is best known for playing the character Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” alongside Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Tempestt Bledsoe and Lisa Bonet. TMZ first reported Warner’s death.