Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies by Drowning in Costa Rica Beach

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, tragically died by drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica at age 54. Authorities reported that Warner was swept away by a strong current at Playa Grande beach, which lacked lifeguard patrols at the time due to resource allocation to nearby beaches. Bystanders rescued him from the water and initiated CPR, but he was declared lifeless at the scene despite efforts by the Costa Rican Red Cross. The official cause of death was asphyxiation by submersion. Warner had recently been active in the public eye as a podcaster and musician, while maintaining his family's privacy. His death has prompted calls from local authorities for increased government support and clearer public safety policies to prevent similar incidents in the future.