BREAKING: ‘Cosby Show’ Actor Malcom-Jamal Warner Dies at Age 54

A prominent face in 1980s and 1990s TV has suddenly died. Former ‘Cosby Show’ star Malcom-Jamal Warner has died at the age of 54. TMZ was the first to report the news Monday afternoon. 

They say his cause of death appears to be an accidental drowning. Warner was apparently on vacation with his family in Costa Rica when the tragedy took place.

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Macolm was best known for playing the role of Theodore Huxtable on the “The Cosby Show.” In recent years he reportedly voiced cartoons (including a role on “The Magic School Bus”) and hosted a podcast (called “Not All Hood.”).

He was reportedly quite private about his family ife, but he does leave behind a wife and a daughter, TMZ says.

This is a developing story. More details will be published here shortly.