Malcolm-Jamal Warner

1970 - 2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner obituary, 1970-2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

1970 - 2025

BORN

1970

DIED

2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2025.
Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner died July 20, 2025, in Limon, Costa Rica. He died by drowning at the age of 54.

Warner was still a young teen when he became a beloved TV star, playing Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."

He is also being remembered for his later performances in such TV shows as "Malcolm & Eddie," "The Resident," and "Sons of Anarchy."

By Legacy News Staff

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Christine Phelps

Yesterday

Malcolm Jamal Warner was so talented, the world lost a great person, sending prayers and condolences to the family from Chesapeake, Virginia

Geri Brantley

Yesterday

My deepest condolences to Malcolm's family and close friends. What an impressive human being he'd become in his short 54 years with us! Such a tremendous loss of a gentle and honorable young man at the peak of his life. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, daughter and mother and may his brilliant soul Rest In Perfect Peace. He will be missed immensely. I felt like I'd known him personally and I constantly think of him daily. God Bless!

SC Representative Annie E McDaniel

Yesterday

America has lost another great gentleman. I pray God will grant his family and other love ones strength and peace during the days to come.

Sarah Smith

Yesterday

My heart goes out to his mother, wife and especially his daughter, my prayers is that his loved one´s will be able to draw strength from our lord and Jesus Savior and receive all the comfort needed. He will be truly missed by the world today-In Jesus name l pray AMEN

Linda Stewart

Yesterday

You shaped my life even though I am older than you. You are an amazing human with so much humanity. I simply loved to listen to your voice and hear the kindness in your voice. Godspeed.

Kim Mallory

Yesterday

RIHeaven you will be missed.

Ashley Thomas

Yesterday

Malcolm Jamal Warner you will truly be missed a very shocking blow I ask God to cover your family at this grieving time we love u Aka Theo RIP GONE BE NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN

Mitchell Williams

Yesterday

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Veronica Allen

Yesterday

It hurts to hear such sad information.My condolences goes out to his family, Malcolm is gone but never ever be forgotten. One of his t.v. Fans.

Mitchell Williams

Yesterday

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Nan

Yesterday

I am so sorry for this loss. Malcolm Jamal Warner was a big part of my childhood. He was amazing in The Resident too. I feel like my past is dying... I'm so sorry to the family of Malcolm. He was truly amazing.

#SimplieMe

Yesterday

Beautiful soul gone to soon:(
Rest in peace brother

H. I. Perry

Yesterday

To the Warner family, may GOD continue to bless your family as each and every day pass. GOD loves you. THE PERRY FAMILY

Natalie H.

Yesterday

You were just a few yrs older than me. When I watched the Cosby show you were like my age and I could relate to you and kinda like an older brother. We all loved the Cosby Show and without you it would not be the same. Thank you for the laughs. I also liked you in the " OJ " movie when you played A.C. Collins. You were a great actor and most importantly a good person. You will be greatly missed by all.

Christopher Budde

Yesterday

You were so loved , and such a joy to watch you playing a super star surgeon, you will always be remembered, never forgotten, I´m so sad that you are no longer here , until we meet again in heaven my friend.... Chris Budde

Lynda Heinlein

Yesterday

Sending my prayers

Lisa Weiner

Yesterday

To Malcom Jamal- Warner.
You were a very talented actor. You did a great job playing Theo huxtable on the sitcom the Cosby show.,
My prayers go to your family and friends. Lisa Weiner

Cynthia Bennett

Yesterday

My condolences to the Warner family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Malcolm you will be truly missed. May God give your family, strength, comfort, and peace. I enjoyed you on the Cosby show. I miss you already. God bless the family.

Denise Johnson

Yesterday

Malcolm rest in peace. You were like family. I watch you grow up in line with me, even though you were on t.v.
God keep you in his loving arms hun.
You will be missed.
Niecey.

Jeannette

Yesterday

I just can't get my mind around this. ANOTHER GREAT MAN is gone. I didn't know you personally but watching Cosby show all the time had me feel like you became family then with this recent show The Resident.. You played that well as you did other movies and shows. My deepest deepest condolences to your wife and daughter and family, to your TV family and lastly your fan's family. We will miss you greatly.

Sabena Scott

Yesterday

My deepest condolences to the family, may your love one Malcolm-Jamal Warner RIP.

KENNETH DEWAYNE BOLDEN

Yesterday

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Dr Duane E Mangum

Yesterday

Man, this is a tough one. My wife and I had the tremendous privilege of seeing you and your band Miles Long perform at the Capital Jazz Festival in Columbia, Maryland on Saturday June 7th (2025). You and your band were phenomenal. You will be missed greatly! Sending our warmest condolences and prayers to your family. Rest In Peace Brother ! Drs. Duane & Michele Mangum

Monique Lewis

Yesterday

Growing up and watching you on the Cosby show is a memory I will forever cherish. Rest in the arms of Jesus. You will truly be missed..

Catherine Brown

July 24, 2025

I want to offer my deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family of Malcolm Jamal Warner which includes his biological family and his tv family. May you find comfort in knowing that he was loved by so many people who watched him grow up before our eyes. If I could take your pain away, I would. If I could find the words to say, I would. If I could turn your world around, I would. If I could pick you up when you are down, I would. I would turn your mourning into JOY! I would pray that God would heal your heart. And I´ll be there beside you, I would."

Marlene Foreman&Derwin Foreman

July 24, 2025

My condolences To Your Wife And Family Another Angel Has Received His Wings.To Rest In Paradise With His Heavenly Father! You Will Be Truly Missed-Marlene&Derwin Foreman

Surluta B. Anthony

July 24, 2025

Heartfelt empathy , condolences and prayer for his mother, wife and daughter.
Feels like a family member gone ! Rest In Glory

KT

July 24, 2025

Malcolm will surely be missed. Although I don't personally know him, I feel like I know him. I watched him grow up on TV. Sympathy and condolences goes out to his family. Praying their strength in the Lord.

Bernie Vasquez

July 24, 2025

My condolences to the family he will be he will be missed a lot. I love this work on the resident as well as the Cosby show and on Sons of Anarchy. We have lost a great actor. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Bernie Vasquez.

Yvonne

July 24, 2025

God will meet all of us in his time and way. You don´t see it that way as you grieve but you will understand and accept and trust in our God. I´m so sorry to see a beautiful soul leave this earth. He is in our kingdom where we will all meet again. RIP sweet Malcolm. This is very painful and I pray for you to have Strength, peace and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all.

Corinna

July 24, 2025

My Deepest Condolences to the Family and Friends of our beloved Malcolm- Jamal Warner...you will be missed
Rest in peace precious soul

Corenthia Thompson (Mimi)

July 24, 2025

I have watched you since the Cosby Show and all I can say is that you were the perfect gentleman your kindness showed alot about the person you were ,you was a family man and a great father to your daughter your in a class by itself and your personality an grace speaks volumes may you rest in eternal peace and keep that music going loud and proud in heaven love always a forever fan Corenthia Thompson

Raishawn Robinson

July 24, 2025

MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. MALCOLM JAMAL WARREN YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Terry Hooper-Anderson

July 24, 2025

You are definitely missed. Rest well my friend.

Jane Anderson

July 24, 2025

So sorry about this talent young man passing. I lost my daughter in 2005 she was only 42 years old. My prayers go to his mother and family. He seemed happy all the time. Hopefully he is with God now still enjoying his talent and love.

Irene McCray

July 24, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. May God give you strength, comfort and peace. Malcolm you will truly be missed.

Odessa Pope-Wells

July 24, 2025

To the family of Malcolm-Jamal Warner I wish to send you my deepest condolences. He will be missed by millions but not as much as by you. The one thing that should bring joy to all is his works will live on for all to see. God bless

Gaye Davies

July 24, 2025

Such a wise, gentle and good man has departed too soon. Like others, I feel as though I have lost a family member. With love and support to Malcolm's family and extended family of friends across the world.

Donna Bennett

July 24, 2025

Condolences to Malcom Jamal Warner family and friends may his soul rest in eternal peace gone from this earth but his memories will forever live on rest with the angels your family love you but God love you more rest easy until you meet your family again

Patricia Smith NC via way of New Jersey

July 24, 2025

I'm so very sorry to hear about the passing of Malcolm Jamal Warner. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world Malcolm. I pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding to your Family. RIP

Mitchell Williams

July 24, 2025

Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time."

Robert Gatling

July 24, 2025

You will be truly miss my brother. Me and my family love you

Kemeshia Mitchell

July 24, 2025

You will forever be an icon Malcolm. Your legacy will live on in the lives you touched by sharing your many talents on screen and through your music. The way you lived you life being the one of the best role models to our young black men was the biggest impact you had on our culture. Much love to you and condolences to all of your family, friends, and fans.

Pat Coggins

July 24, 2025

Sending my Prayers, Thoughts & Condolences to the family

Linda and Dan

July 24, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lashonda Daniels

July 24, 2025

I am so saddened about this tragedy. I watched The Cosby Show for years and Theo and Rudy were my favorite two characters on the show. May God strengthen his family, friends, and fans as they grieve this tragic loss !!! Rest in peace!

Colleen Cade

July 24, 2025

RIP Malcolm. Know your public loved you. You WILL BE MISSED.
MUCH LOVE TO MALCOLMS FAMILY. IM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Sharon Marshall

July 24, 2025

Heartfelt condolences...we mourn with you. We feel like we lost a family member. #grewupwithyou Godspeed

Tabathia Ricketts

July 24, 2025

Love you MY friend you'll truly be missed

Mary Williams

July 24, 2025

Debbie Williams

July 24, 2025

Debbie Williams

July 24, 2025

My Deepest Condolences to The Family and Friends of Malcolm-Jamal. May God give you all Comfort, Peace, Love and Strength during this difficult time of bereavement. Prayers to His wife,daughter. Malcolm were truly loved by everyone he came in contact with. For those who knew him and followed him through childhood until the man he became. We Love him as an Awesome,Actor,Poet and Friend. His presence will be missed but not from Our Hearts RIP Malcolm thanks for sharing your life and time with us.

With Loving Thoughts

Debbie Williams &Family

Scott Chamberland

July 24, 2025

My Deepest Sympathies

Iris Oates

July 24, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We your fans will miss you my heart is heavy.

Ebony Andrews

July 24, 2025

Theo/Malcolm... I have watched u since I was a child.... I am truly saddened... U remind me sooo much of my lil brother. A gentleman with a kind soul. America's role model ...u gained your wings. God only takes the good ones. I love u forever n ever. Rest up...U finished your tour. Great job king. !!!Condolences to your family. Praying for u all. I love u!! your biggest fan Ebony Andrews

Clara Wise

July 24, 2025

To Family Warners. I can´t even express my self on this hurts. Love and healing to the family and that will come with time. I´ll continue keeping you all in my prayers.

A faithful fan

July 24, 2025

My favorite Cosby episode is when Denise made Theo a shirt
His reaction was priceless.
Rest easy Mr. Warner, we miss you
already and will never forget you.

Daniel Pearsall

July 24, 2025

Terri Dasher

July 24, 2025

Rest Well Malcolm I miss you

DEBRA, RICK AND ADDY SMALL

July 24, 2025

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MALCOLM PASSING LOVED HIM ON THE COSBY SHOW(THEO) PRAYERS FOR PEACE AND COMFORT TO HIS WIFE, DAUGHTER AND FAMILY

Diana

July 24, 2025

It's never easy to see your family grieving, sorry for the Warner family loss of their beloved Malcolm, just know that God has a plan for him in heaven as well as he did on Earth, rest in peace Malcolm.

yewande olagbemi

July 24, 2025

Malcolm Jamal Warner was a man of impeccable class and will always be remembered for his talent that brought people together.
from the depths of my heart
Yewande

Carolyn France

July 24, 2025

Condolences to the family. Malcolm, rest in peace.

Myra Davis

July 24, 2025

RIP my friend I wash you on Cosby show u are just like lil brother say hi to my daughter Enjalae she die last year in February I live in Dallas my name is Myra Davis until we meet again love you

BECKY MYERS

July 24, 2025

One of my favorite people, loved watching you throughout the years. You will be missed.

Wendi Brierley

July 24, 2025

I admit I didn't watch The Cosby Show every week, but when I did, MJW was my favorite on the show. He had a sharp sense of humor, tempored with common sense. He was the kind of person I'd want to go to high school with. Rest in peace after your untimely death.

Rhonda MitchKetchens

July 24, 2025

will truly miss you, you always had a smile on your face that was unforgettable., even when you were mad..... :)

Zella Redhead

July 24, 2025

I loved Malcolm Jamal Warner..my condolences to his family..may he rest in peace..blessings.

Regina Walker

July 24, 2025

I am so heartbroken of losing this great young man. Every time I see or read something tears just flow down my face. Although I didn´t know him personally I have followed his career as a great fan of his. He will forever be remembered. RIP and I love you have earned your wings. To his family you have my deepest condolences. Will continue to pray that God keeps his arms around you and his other love ones.
Regina Walker

Laurie Kruse

July 24, 2025

T'was heaven here with you. Thanks for the memories. RIP Malcom.

Patricia A Brittian

July 24, 2025

You will be missed greatly so young and to soon. God only picks the prettiest flowers for his Garden we Love you Malcolm Rest in Peace.

Allaheye Jones

July 24, 2025

My condolences go out to family and friends I use to watch bill cobsy show when i was kid and rip Malcom: Theo

Dalis abreu

July 24, 2025

My condelence too you and family will miss you

Michelle Manley

July 24, 2025

My deepest sympathy to the family and love ones my god give you strength in your time of bereavement

Judy Oakes

July 24, 2025

To the family of Malcolm Jamal Warner, so sorry for your loss. Your family are in my prayers, he was a Wonderful person

Wanda Aker

July 24, 2025

We are so heart broken to hear of Malcom´s passing.My deepest condolences to
Ms Jamal Warner and his daughter. May God bless and keep you.
W.Aker

Sandra 'Black Diamond' Hawkins

July 24, 2025

To the family, so very sorry for your loss. "Rest In Power Mr. Warner." God has you in His complete loving care now.

Jado graham

July 24, 2025

It was very hard to hear of your drowning in such a beautiful place and time (vacation), but I´m happy to know that your daughter was saved. I grew up watching Malcom and Eddy and the Cosby show. The Cosby show took place in Brooklyn, New York,My borough. May your family find some peace at this time. God´s Blessing on them always.

Cynthia T.

July 24, 2025

My sincere condolences and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Kristy Rietveld

July 24, 2025

Thoughts and prayers going out to all of Malcolm's family and close friends. He was loved by many and taken away way to soon. Rest in peace, you will definitely be missed.

Aretha Henson

July 24, 2025

I am deeply saddened by the death of Malcom (Theo) Jamal Warner. It hurt like I lost another brother. I say to Malcolm. Sleep on my brother, take your rest. We your fans love you but God deserves the best.

Aretha Henson

July 24, 2025

Aretha Henson

July 24, 2025

Judy Gaudino

July 23, 2025

I grew up watching him on Crosby Show. He was talented and funny. I´m so sorry to hear of his death. Sincere Sympathy to all his family and friends. Prayers and I won´t forget him.

Britanna Y Glasgow

July 23, 2025

So very sorry for your loss of our beloved son of the Cosby Show Theo Huxtable may your spirit forever rest in Heavenly peace. God blessing on your family.

Linda Power-Donnelly

July 23, 2025

To say that you were a part of my life growing up would be a true statement. Yes, Theo was always my favorite!!! We watched you grow up and become a man right before our eyes. I recently did the binge watch of The Resident. Love that show, and your interpretation was absolutely so brilliant, beautiful and bright. What a character, but there were still the glimpses of that young man growing up in The Huxtible household. His eyes just sparkled! To his family I wish for you to know that our God is wrapping his arms around Malcolm and carrying home to next stage in heaven. Thanks for the memories!!! RIP MJW Rest well!!

Naomi Owens-Johnson

July 23, 2025

My sincere condolences to your family. I, like most of us grew up watching Malcom on The Cosby Show. When I saw the news of his death, I said my cousin just passed away. I was very numb. I didn't realize it would hit me this way, but it did. With no idea it would have affected me this way. Family continue to be blessed, he was an amazing person to all who loved watching him on television. Rest in Peace Malcolm, your cousin (big fan really) will always cherish the shows you were on. Especially, The Cosby Show.

Darlene McKinley McCormick

July 23, 2025

Prayers to Family Friends Fans gone too soon

Kay Chandler

July 23, 2025

My condolence to the Warner family and may God bless you in your time of grief.

Evangelist V.S. Moore & Family

July 23, 2025

Please know that we are thinking of Malcolm-Jamal's family, friends, and fans at this time of sorrow and the days ahead. His wonderful spirit will be remembered.

Giving Thanks To God for his earthly journey and the wonderful memories...

May Brother Warner REST In Eternal Love and Peace

Dorothy Shields

July 23, 2025

What a big loss. Very sad to hear. Loved him in the Resident. Watched the series 3 times already.Rest in peace . Still so shocked to hear of the news. He was so talented. :( Dorothy

Deanna Rucker

July 23, 2025

REST IN PARADISE... You will forever missed.

SA

July 23, 2025

You truly will be missed. This is a tough one even tho I never met you. May God Bless your soul. I pray this brings Families and Friends closer together and that people realize that tomorrow is not promised. Let's get it right before God right now...

Stephanie Morris

July 23, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gladys powell

July 23, 2025

So sorry for y'all lost may god strengthen y'all hearts

Amelia Brooks

July 23, 2025

RIP Malcolm Jamal Warner, nobody can ever recreate your presence on the screen and the effect you had on people. You will be dearly missed and God bless your wonderful soul and family

Shomone Wheeler

July 23, 2025

Malcolm... You are LOVED and will be MISSED deeply.... May your soul rest in peace! I am heartbroken .. MY SINCEREST condolences to his Mother, Father Wife and daughter...... And his extended family...

Joyce Whetstine

July 23, 2025

He was a great actor grew up seeing him as Theo on the Cosby show definitely saying prayers for his wife and daughter

Janet & Alex Gasser - South Africa

July 23, 2025

Our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences.

VIVIAN D BRANDON

July 23, 2025

REST IN PERFECT PEACE

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