Malcolm-Jamal Warner was swimming with his 8-year-old daughter in Costa Rica when he drowned, according to a new report from ABC News.

The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner was mourned by fans and admirers of the actor. He played the only son of Bill Cosby’s Cliff Huxtable on the landmark series “The Cosby Show” from 1984 to 1992.

There is another heartbreaking update on the tragic passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner upon learning his daughter was swimming with him.

Before Malcolm-Jamal Warner died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica at 54 years old, surfers noticed The Cosby Show alum and his 8-year-old daughter struggling in the water, police confirmed.

"Some people leave a lasting imprint, not just for who they were but for the energy they carried," King wrote of Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 54. Two of his ex-girlfriends have shared public condolences. Many were shocked to learn

The accidental death of “The Cosby Show” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has saddened the world — and raised new fears over swimming safety. The beloved TV legend’s passing comes amid a record number of drownings on NYC’s beaches, where the same type of rip current that claimed Warner in Costa Rica can threaten swimmers just as quickly.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos took a moment out of their 'Live with Kelly and Mark' taping to pay tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who was the first-ever guest on 'Live!' in 1988 and someone whom Ripa said she had a "fondness for.