07/21/2025
With deep sadness, The Beat 1055 joins the entertainment world in mourning the loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Best known for his groundbreaking role as Theo on The Cosby Show, he redefined what it meant to be young, Black, and full of possibility on television. His legacy as a gifted actor and cultural icon will continue to inspire generations. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world.
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According to reports, Warner died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family. He was 54.
CNN reports: Warner was swimming at Playa Grande de Cocles in Limón province on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica around 2:30 p.m. local time Sunday, when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean, according to the Associated Press.
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Police told CNN on Monday people who were on the beach tried to help Warner, but he was declared dead by the Red Cross.
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