Malcolm-Jamal Warner, famously known as “Theo” Huxtable in all eight seasons of “The Cosby Show,” has died in an accidental drowning.
He was 54.
Warner was on a family vacation in Costa Rica and drowned while swimming after he was caught by a high current.
He died of asphyxia near Cocles, a beach in the city of Limon, and his body was identified by Costa Rica’s national police on Sunday.
Warner’s acting roles also included Showtime’s post-apocalyptic drama “Jeremiah,” as well as “9-1-1,” “Alert: Missing Persons Unit” and “Suits.”
He also played Al Cowlings on the limited series “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” and had guest spots on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Grown-ish” and “Community.”
He also lent his voice to the Producer character on PBS Kids’ “The Magic School Bus,” which he also executive produced.
