Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, where he was vacationing with his family, officials there said. He was 54. Warner drowned Sunday afternoon in Cocles de Limón,

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' died on Sunday, July 21, 2025, in an accidental drowning off Playa Cocles on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. While swimming, Warner was pulled out by a strong current.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s ex, Regina King, is the latest person to pay tribute to the late Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who has died aged 54. Warner, who also starred in Malcolm & Eddie and The Resident, drowned Sunday while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. A representative for the actor confirmed his death to The Independent.