Rasheda Williams, 46, of Detroit was about the same age as Rudy, the youngest character on "The Cosby Show" and Theo's little sister. Williams said she and others are mourning Warner's passing because of what they saw in the character he played.

The Emmy-nominated actor's death shocked the world and resulted in a wave of tributes from the Hollywood industry. Bill Cosby, who notably played his TV dad Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, said: "I enjoyed working with him very much."

Off screen, Warner managed to sidestep the pitfalls and scandals that so many child stars face. After “The Cosby Show” ended in 1992, Warner went on to other beloved series, including “Malcom & Eddie,” “The Resident” and “9-1-1,” an impressive career transition for any actor who has grown up on television.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner tragically passed away at 54. More than 30 years before his death, former girlfriend Pamela Potillo reflected on their sweet relationship after meeting on the set of The Cosby Show in a resurfaced 1988 interview published in Star.

New details have emerged in the drowning death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner as the Caribbean Guard revealed why the beach where he was swimming did not have patrols.