Malcolm-Jamal Warner was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter in Costa Rica when he drowned, according to a new report from ABC News.

The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was mourned by fans and admirers of the actor. He played the only son of Bill Cosby’s Cliff Huxtable on the landmark series “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner escaped the limelight and chaos of Hollywood and relocated to Atlanta with his wife Tenisha and their daughter. He shifted to Atlanta for the Fox medical drama The Resident. He was seen portraying the renowned character of Dr. AJ "The Raptor" Austin. He also purchased a swanky property for $1.3 million in Decatur.

Before Malcolm-Jamal Warner died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica at 54 years old, surfers noticed The Cosby Show alum and his 8-year-old daughter struggling in the water, police confirmed.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos took a moment out of their 'Live with Kelly and Mark' taping to pay tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who was the first-ever guest on 'Live!' in 1988 and someone whom Ripa said she had a "fondness for.

Friends, fans and colleagues of The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died suddenly at the age of 54, are in shock, including his Not All Hood podcast co-host Candace Kelley, who shared a touching final message Warner sent to her.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 54. Two of his ex-girlfriends have shared public condolences. Many were shocked to learn

The accidental death of “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has saddened the world — and raised new fears over swimming safety. The beloved TV legend’s passing comes amid a record number of drownings on NYC’s beaches, where the same type of rip current that claimed Warner in Costa Rica can threaten swimmers just as quickly.