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We now have an replace on the tragic passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
As you very probably know by now, the veteran actor — greatest recognized for having performed Theo Huxtable throughout your entire run of The Cosby Present within the Nineteen 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He was 54 years outdated.
US actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner arrives for the sixty fifth Annual Grammy Awards on the Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles on February 5, 2023. (Picture by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Picture by ROBYN BECK/AFP through Getty Pictures) (Picture by ROBYN BECK/AFP through Getty Pictures)
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Division acknowledged, primarily based 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 very important indicators.
It was later revealed that one other individual was taken by an ambulance to a neighborhood hospital and is in crucial situation from the identical incident the place Warner drowned.
Sadly, and likewise heroically, a spokesperson for the Judicial Investigation Company mentioned on Tuesday that the second sufferer “came in [the water] to help Mr. Warner.”
Malcolm-Jamal Warner attends SCAD aTVfest 2020 – In Dialog With Malcolm-Jamal Warner on February 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Pictures for SCAD aTVfest 2020)
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:
“Rest in power, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Thanks for being a big part of our shared television history. You will be missed.”
Malcolm-Jamal Warner attends SCAD aTVfest 2020. (Killilea/Getty Pictures for SCAD aTVfest 2020)
There was additionally Tracee Ellis Ross, who starred reverse the late actor in Reed Between the Traces, who remembered him fondly as “my first TV husband” in an Instagram publish and added:
“My heart is so so sad. What an actor and friend you were: warm, gentle, present, kind, thoughtful, deep, funny, 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 an alternative, the phrases “I miss you,” seem on a black background, with audio of the actress sharing her emotions about Warner’s passing.
“Words cannot describe the pain and sadness and surprise I feel with the recent loss of MJW. He was the big brother. He was a beacon. He was one of the most multifaceted, talented men… so gentle,” she shared.
“My heart and soul and hugs and kisses go out to his daughter and his wife and his mother. He gave the best advice. He gave the best hugs. And his smile will always be a huge, bright f—— white smile in my head forever. I love you and I know you’re watching over all of us now. Bye, Malcolm.”
Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner attends 2023 Beloved Neighborhood Awards at Hyatt Regency Atlanta on January 14, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously generally known as the Salute Greatness Gala, the Beloved Neighborhood Awards is part of the weeklong celebration of the 2023 King Vacation Observance. (Picture by Paras Griffin/Getty Pictures)
After Warner rose to prominence together with his function 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 Traces 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 chums, members of the family and family members of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Might he relaxation in peace.
