Cosby Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead At 54

CNN.com reports Malcolm-Jamal Warner, well-known for playing Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to reports. The 54-year-old died by drowning, per TMZ, which was first to report on his passing. A source also confirmed Warner’s death. No additional details were available.

News sources reached out to Warner’s representatives but did not immediately receive a response. While he had roles before playing Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” it was arguably his most iconic role. Warner in 2023 said that, despite how some have felt toward the show in light of allegations made against his on-screen father, Bill Cosby, he and other members of the cast are still proud of the show.

“Regardless of how some people may feel about the show now, I’m still proud of the legacy and having been a part of such an iconic show that had such a profound impact on — first and foremost, Black culture — but also American culture,” Warner told the outlet. Warner’s most recent on-screen credits include appearing in episodes of “Alert: Missing Persons Unit” and “9-1-1,” The Cosby Show, Black Culture ahead of its time.