Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies in Costa Rica Drowning — Another Man in Critical Condition
ShugalNews | July 22, 2025 — Hollywood is in mourning as Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved star of The Cosby Show and The Resident, has tragically died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica. The shocking incident has left fans reeling and another man, reportedly involved in the same accident, in critical condition.
🌊 Vacation Turns Fatal Near Playa Grande, Limón
Warner, 54, was swept away by a strong ocean current while swimming near the popular Playa Grande resort in Cahuita, Limón, on July 20. According to the Costa Rican Red Cross, the emergency team received a distress call about the incident, deploying three ambulances to the beach.
First responders managed to rescue Warner from the surf, but he was found without vital signs and later pronounced dead. He was transported to the local morgue, as confirmed by Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department.
🚨 Second Man Hospitalized in Critical Condition
A 35-year-old man, whose identity has not yet been revealed, was involved in the same water-related emergency. He was rushed to a nearby clinic and remains in critical condition, according to reports from People and Us Weekly. His current status has not been disclosed.
📺 Remembering a TV Icon: From Theo Huxtable to Grammy Winner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner rose to stardom playing Theo Huxtable, son of Bill Cosby’s character on the iconic NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. His career spanned decades of television and music, earning him praise for roles in:
- NBC’s Community
- FX’s Sons of Anarchy
- FX’s The People v. O.J. Simpson
- FOX’s The Resident (2018–2023)
Warner was also an accomplished spoken word artist and musician, winning a Grammy Award in 2015 for “Jesus Children” and earning another nomination in 2023 for his poetry album Hiding in Plain View.
🌍 Fans & Celebrities React to Sudden Loss
Tributes are pouring in from fans and fellow actors across social media, remembering Warner as a trailblazing talent, cultural icon, and gentle soul. His sudden death has sparked global conversations about beach safety, celebrity travel, and the risks of strong ocean currents in popular tourist destinations like Costa Rica.
📌 Follow ShugalNews for real-time updates on this developing story, tributes, and Warner’s lasting legacy in TV, music, and Black excellence.
