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We have now an replace on the tragic passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
As you very possible know by now, the veteran actor — greatest identified for having performed Theo Huxtable throughout your complete run of The Cosby Present within the Eighties — died this week whereas on trip together with his household in Costa Rica when he drowned throughout a swimming tour.
He was 54 years outdated.
Now, a couple of days after this large loss throughout the leisure trade, Costa Rican Nationwide Police confirmed to ABC Information that the 54-year-old’s official explanation for demise was asphyxia.
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Division said, based mostly on a report obtained by the Related Press, that the star was swimming at Playa Cocles in Limon province when a present pulled him deeper into the ocean.
Warner was rescued by particular person on the seaside quickly after, however first responders from Costa Rica’s Crimson Cross discovered him with out important indicators.
It was later revealed that one other particular person was taken by an ambulance to a neighborhood hospital and is in important situation from the identical incident the place Warner drowned.
Sadly, and in addition heroically, a spokesperson for the Judicial Investigation Company stated on Tuesday that the second sufferer “got here in [the water] to assist Mr. Warner.”
With an investigation underway, tributes have been pouring forth from all corners of Hollywood.
There was Invoice Cosby, who in contrast Warner’s demise to the homicide of his personal son.
There was Beyonce, who featured a black-and-white photograph of the actor on her official web site and wrote:
“Relaxation in energy, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Thanks for being an enormous a part of our shared tv historical past. You may be missed.”
There was additionally Tracee Ellis Ross, who starred reverse the late actor in Reed Between the Strains, who remembered him fondly as “my first TV husband” in an Instagram put up and added:
“My coronary heart is so so unhappy. What an actor and pal you have been: heat, mild, current, variety, considerate, deep, humorous, elegant. You made the world a brighter place.”
Raven Symoné of Cosby Present fame shared an Instagram Reel the place her face can’t be seen.
As a substitute, the phrases “I miss you,” seem on a black background, with audio of the actress sharing her emotions about Warner’s passing.
“Phrases can’t describe the ache and disappointment and shock I really feel with the current lack of MJW. He was the massive brother. He was a beacon. He was probably the most multifaceted, gifted males… so mild,” she shared.
“My coronary heart and soul and hugs and kisses exit to his daughter and his spouse and his mom. He gave one of the best recommendation. He gave one of the best hugs. And his smile will all the time be an enormous, vivid f—— white smile in my head perpetually. I like you and I do know you’re watching over all of us now. Bye, Malcolm.”
After Warner rose to prominence together with his position as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom, he went on to star in numerous beloved exhibits over the following few many years together with Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Strains and The Resident
He earned him an Emmy nomination for Excellent Supporting Actor in a Comedy Collection in 1986.
We ship our condolences to the buddies, members of the family and family members of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Could he relaxation in peace.
