Cosby Show Star Malcolm‑Jamal Warner Dies at 54 in Reported Drowning

Written on 07/21/2025
Alex Haynes, Editor-at-Large

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has tragically died at the age of 54, according to multiple confirmed reports.

What We Know:

  • Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54, with the cause of death reported as an apparent drowning.

  • The news was first reported by TMZ and confirmed by Page Six and People.

  • Warner rose to national fame playing Theo Huxtable, the only son on The Cosby Show, from 1984 to 1992.

  • He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy and remained active in Hollywood, with roles in Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines, and The Resident.

  • Outside of acting, Warner was a Grammy Award-winning spoken word artist.

  • Warner kept his personal life private but was known to be married with a daughter.

  • As of now, no official statement has been released by Warner’s family or publicist.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s sudden passing marks the loss of a cultural icon who left a lasting mark on television and Black American storytelling.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated here.