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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Accidental Drowning in Costa Rica Detailed

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJuly 22, 20252 min120,759 views
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Tragic Drowning of Malcolm-Jamal Warner

  • 💔 Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has tragically died at the age of 54.
  • 🌊 Investigators in Costa Rica state that Warner drowned after being caught in a strong current at a beach in Limón.
  • 🚨 Costa Rica's Red Cross responded to the scene, where bystanders had pulled two men from the water; one was in critical condition, while Warner was pronounced dead.

Circumstances of the Incident

  • 🏖️ Warner was reportedly on vacation when the incident occurred Sunday afternoon in the Caribbean Sea.
  • ⚠️ A first responder noted that Warner and another man were swept away by a strong current, which is common in that area.
  • 🩺 The official cause of death has been determined as asphyxiation by submersion.

Tributes and Legacy

  • 🌟 Fans and co-stars are mourning the loss, with Tracy Ellis Ross calling him her "first TV husband" and noting he made the world a brighter place.
  • 👨‍👧 The actor leaves behind a wife and daughter, with a poignant video shared months prior showing him cherishing a flower from his daughter as a reminder to smile.
  • 🕊️ Warner's body has been transported for an autopsy, and the incident is currently being treated as an accidental drowning.
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