“The Cosby Show” alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He was 54. The Jersey City native, who was best known for portraying Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20, per ABC News.

'The Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54 After Accidental Drowning originally appeared on Parade. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died after an accidental drowning, per multiple outlets.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theodore "Theo" Huxtable on the "The Cosby Show," drowned off the coast of Costa Rica, police said.

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One of the main stars of the hit 1980s sitcom The Cosby Show has reportedly died tragically. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on the iconic television program, has died at 54, according to multiple reports.