Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Warner in 2007
Born(1970-08-18)August 18, 1970
DiedJuly 20, 2025(2025-07-20) (aged 54)
Cause of deathAsphyxia caused by drowning
Occupation(s)Actor, poet, director, singer
Years active1982–2025
Children1

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970 – July 20, 2025) was an American actor, poet and R&B singer. He was known for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984–1992). For this role, he was nominated for an Emmy Award.

He was also known for his roles as Malcolm McGee on the UPN sitcom Malcolm & Eddie (1996–2000), Dr. Alex Reed in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines (2011, 2015) and Sticky on Sons of Anarchy (2014). He also played Al Cowlings on the FX limited series The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016).

Warner won a Grammy Award for his R&B studio album Black Radio 2 in 2015.

On July 20, 2025, Warner died while swimming during a family vacation in Limón, Costa Rica after being caught in a high current.[1] He was 54 years old.[2] His cause of death was listed as asphyxia caused by drowning.[3]

References

  1. Bernabe, Angeline Jane; Watson, Christopher (July 21, 2025). "Malcolm-Jamal Warner, former 'Cosby Show' star, dead at 54". ABC News. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  2. Moore, Julia (July 21, 2025). "Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Who Played Son Theo on The Cosby Show, Dies at 54". People. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  3. Alvarado, Luz (July 21, 2025). "Malcolm-Jamal Warner caught in high current, died from asphyxia: report". People. Retrieved July 21, 2025.

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