Obituary of Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18th, 1970 in Jersey City, New Jersey) was a TV Actor who was best known for being cast as Theodore Huxtable on the American TV sitcom "The Cosby Show". Malcolm-Jamal died on July 20th, 2025 and his death was reportedly the result of asphyxia due to drowning. He was caught in a current while on vacation in Costa Rica.
He was just 54 years old when he drown.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Warner, Malcolm-Jamal
Common Name: Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: August 18, 1970
Age: 54 (at death)
Also Known As: MJ
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1982-2025

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

Malcolm-Jamal's Family Tree

Father:
Mother: Pamela
Spouse/Partner:

Michelle Thomas (partnered 1988-1998,her death)
Karen Malina White (partnered 2000-2007)
Regina King (partnered 2011-2013)
?? (married November 14, 2018-2025, his death)

Daughter(s):

one (born 2017)

Death Notice:

Date: July 20 2025 at age 54
Place: Cahuita, Costa Rica
Cause of Death: Accident (asphyxia due to drowning)

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on August 18th Born in 1970 Born in New Jersey Died in 2025 Died at age 54 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Bill Cosby's sexual assault allegations] While I certainly don't condone what Bill has been accused of, I feel those universities were vindictive in taking back his honorary doctorate; I believe, despite everything, he's actually earned that - if not before, then definitely since. Personally, I would have ordered him to do a remake of Leonard Part 6 (1987) and then called it even." (IMDB)

"Malcolm-Jamal Warner will always be remembered for his impressive career as an actor, musician, and advocate, and his contributions will continue to inspire future all sorts of folks. (V)"

"Warner lived a full and successful life, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment scene through his talent and dedication. It's a bugger that he drown while swimming. (V)"

Is Mr. Malcolm-Jamal Warner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.