Yesterday, we reported that Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who was best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, died on Sunday in an accidental drowning. He was 54 years-old.
Now, sad details have emerged about Warner’s final moments.
New Details About Warner’s Death
Warner was on vacation with his family in Costa Rica over the weekend. He was swimming at Playa Grande beach in Cahuita, Limó when he was “caught by a high current.”
The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to People Magazine that Warner was “swept away by a current.” He was then “rescued by bystanders and taken to shore.”
The Costa Rican Red Cross said that ambulances “attended” to two adult male patients at the beach after a “water-related” incident. One was taken to the emergency room in critical condition. Sadly, the other was Warner, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
It’s unknown who the other individual is. An OIJ spokesperson told People that the second victim “came in [the water] to help Mr. Warner.” No further details about the male individual have been made available at this time.
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The Caribbean Guard Weighs In
The Caribbean Guard has since issued a statement about the drowning, saying that they “deeply regret the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Playa Grande.” Their statement went on to add that Warner was “swept away by a strong hangover current and died by drowning.” They also said that it all happened “very fast.”
“Even though there were people on the beach who came in to rescue him, they didn’t arrive in time,” the statement continued. “He was pulled underwater with no vital signs and despite having been provided with CPR maneuvers on the beach, his resuscitation was unsuccessful.”
The agency went on to say that the beach in question is one of the “most challenging.” They noted that there are “signs (in English and Spanish) that warn of the danger of death by drowning” all over the beach.
According to the Caribbean Guard’s post, the beach is usually “patrolled.” However, this was not the case on Sunday. The agency admitted that they had “allocated resources” elsewhere because of other “recent water incidents” at two nearby beaches that also have dangerous currents.
The Caribbean Guard concluded by using this tragedy to appeal to the government for more help.
“We do everything within our power. We’ve saved numerous lives in recent years, and if Caribbean Guard didn’t exist, drownings would count by the dozens,” the agency stated. “We do our part to minimize risks, but if we don’t have government help, clear public policies and strong support from local entrepreneurs, this will keep happening.”
Warner’s History
Warner was a former child star who was best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. He starred in the sitcom from 1984 until 1992. Warner was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1986 for his work on the show. He was only 16 years-old at the time.
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After The Cosby Show ended, Warner starred with Eddie Griffin in the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie from 1996 to 2000. Warner was also known for playing Alex Reed on Reed Between the Lines. He appeared in this show alongside the Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross from 2011 until 2015.
In recent years, Warner had roles on shows like Major Crimes, Suits, and The Resident. His most recent credits were guest spots in 9-1-1 and Alert: Missing Persons Unit.
Warner is survived by his wife and a daughter, who was born in 2017. Despite being in the public eye for decades, Warner was an extremely private person. Because of this, Warner never publicly revealed the names of his spouse and child.
Please join us in saying a prayer for all of Warner’s loved ones during this tragic time. Rest in peace, Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
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