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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D. Olinger

5 hours ago

Condolences to Malcolm´s wife, daughter& mother & other extended family members .
Watched him "grow up" on tv.
Most recently enjoyed his character "The Raptor" a surgeon on "The Resident".
His untimely death is a tragedy....
God Bless him and God Bless his family

Gisele Augustin

5 hours ago

Known by the people as Theo Huxtable you were part of everybody life growing up may your soul rest in eternal peace and your memories will remain with the American people forever. I love you Theo rest in peace

Doreen Smith

5 hours ago

It is with an heavy heart that I extend my sincerest condolences to Malcolm-Jamal Warner's family, his daughter, wife and mother. Although I never met him personally, I feel he was a man of passion for life. He will be missed tremendously and rest assured his life will live as a testament to others of a man of humility, honor, respect and integrity.
Rest in peace

Deb

5 hours ago

Rest in Paradise
King

Gregory Shedrick

Earlier today

I will always remember him. Grew up watching the Cosby show. Truly an honor.

Sunni

Earlier today

May the grace of God give your family strength and comfort

Belinda S Kelly

Earlier today

Deepest Sympathies to Malcom´s Family!!!!Theo was the best ever!!!!

Jennifer B

Earlier today

Words expressed here can´t even begin to indicate how saddened my heart felt when I first read the news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner´s transitioning from this life to Paradise and still feel a void as if my own family and (we are) in Christ. My heartfelt condolences to Ms. Pamela Warner and kudos at the same time for your outstanding job as his mother and the values you instilled in him that was implemented throughout his works, life, and now legacy.
May the life Malcolm-Jamal lived speak for him and his legacy will live on through family, co-stars, friends, fans and all who followed, admired, loved and future generations who may imitate his works. Rest in Power/Paradise, Malcolm-Jamal Warner-for the exemplary life/legacy you left for generations to come to embrace...my thoughts/prayers will carry on for the family and all who are saddened and in awe; disbelief of this untimely life gone too soon from us all...2 Tim.4:6-8
Another Legend; yet gentle Giant has taken his rest...Rev. 14:13; Heb.4:9-10

Love to the Warner Family,
One of Malcolm´s many fans

Lynn Fonte Smith

Earlier today

To Malcolm's Family: Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of someone so special. I watched him on the Cosby Show, etc and he was a very talented man. He will be missed. Lynn Smth

Carl Lee

Earlier today

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Honey B

Earlier today

I grew watching you on tv you was like a brother I never had hear your passing was so heartbreaking My condolences to your family and wife and your beautiful daughter and friends one of your biggest fans R.I.H

Dee

Earlier today

Malcolm you will be truly missed... My the Lord keep your family in His perfect peace... Fly high my tv Brother rest well.

Mr.Jr.

Earlier today

My Condolences, to the Family & Friends & Fans, You can see he was loved.

Rere Ivory

Earlier today

I don´t want to say... praying... stay encouraged.

Regina Reid

Earlier today

Rip Malcom Jamar Warner.

MARVELLA IVERY

Earlier today

praying for Mrs Warner and family

Renee Birkett

Earlier today

May you Rest In Paradise King You will truly be missed. My condolences to your Mom , Wife , and Daughter !!!

Audrey Bland

Earlier today

Rest in Paradise Malcolm. Thanks for the laughs over the years as Theo. God bless and comfort his family and friends.

April Watkins

Earlier today

This is so hard for me as a fan so I have no idea how hard it is for his family and friends. I grew up with Malcolm Jamal Warner and he has always been a light in everything I have seen him in. Watching any tribute brings tears to my eyes. I pray for his wife and daughter as well as the rest of his family. He showed so much love and appreciation. I thank you for sharing him with the rest of the world.

LaShanda Ellis-Coffey

Earlier today

Gonna miss you, God bless.

LaShanda Ellis-Coffey

Earlier today

Will truly be missed. Soar high King. God bless his family

Chandra Salters

Earlier today

I never knew you personally..yet I grew up watching you on the Cosby show. Being the only boy among all those sisters you handled it well. We will surely miss you.. RIP OUR BROTHER...

Nikki Glover

Earlier today

Such positivity, strength, encouragement, and light not to mention diversely talented! My condolences to your family and friends. Your legacy shall live on!

Carol Taylor

Earlier today

May God bless his family and may Malcolm rest in peace

Maryann Hasso

Earlier today

You will be sorely missed. My prayers and love go out to your daughter, wife, and each and every member of your family, and friends. Rest in power Mr. Warner

Kenyon Harley

Earlier today

May you REST IN power

Carolyn Canfield

Earlier today

We are truly saddened by your death. It was a privilege to watch you grow up on TV. I hope you fly high with Jesus and have eternal peace. You will.be deeply missed here. My condolences to your family.. R.I.P. tracy & carolyn

Dana McGriff

Earlier today

Rest in peace, you will truly be missed. I watched you on The Cosby Show never miss a beat and you were a great young man gone to soon RIP . Prayers and my condolences to your family and all your fans ,so sad

Lisa Bokern

Earlier today

My thoughts and prayers for peace and healing are going out to your family, friends and all your fans. I grew up watching you on the Cosby show. Rest in peace.

Charlene Moore

Earlier today

Sorry for the loss. Malcolm will be truly missed.

Melanie Simpson

Earlier today

Praying for the family and friends of Malcolm-Jamal Warner during this unimaginable loss. Such an amazing actor and from all accounts, just as amazing as a person. He was such a beautiful example of the best that humanity has to offer. So very grateful for his positive portrayals in every project that he was a part of. His Theo Huxtable character will forever be a part of our culture. His "Raptor" character was the very best part of "The Resident." Rest well, and know that you made an entire culture immensely proud.

Elizabeth Sneed-Berrie

Earlier today

I truly enjoyed grown up with the Huxables. It shaped my life tremendously. Thank you for being part of my life journey through your talents. Elizabeth Sneed-Berrie

Adrienne Briggs

Earlier today

So sorry for your loss I used to watch the show all the time family and friends you have my condolences May He Rest In Peace

Aquanetta Canady

Earlier today

Such a sad day for all who grew up watching you from a young teen to a full grown man. Thank you for the joy you brought into our homes all those. May you take your rest now. For God say well done thy faithful servant

Kiesha Boomer

Earlier today

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.i used to always love to watch my favorite tv show The Cosby Show

Nicholas Wallace

Earlier today

The Cosby show man you did it.you left some really big memories in the world.

Brenda Walton

Earlier today

My condolences to the family of Malcom, friends co-workers and fans. May God give you comfort, peace and healing in your time of grieving.

Emma J. Baidy

Earlier today

elizabeth martin

Earlier today

Malcolm left many of us with good funny memories. He will be missed. Will keep the family in prayer.

Eleanore Cravin

Earlier today

Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can not Heal.. You were on a loan from Our Heavenly Father, to your beautiful mother. Prayers for your Mother, wife and daughter.. The Angels, will keep watch over your loved ones.. We, love you Malcom but, "God loves you best."

Tashima Nowell

Earlier today

I would like to send my condolences from the Nowell and K Johnson family I'm New Jersey...We live you and you will forever be in our hearts

Victoria Watkins

Earlier today

So sorry for the family's loss what a tremendous loss you will be greatly missed may you rip with the other angels

Lachonna Tarver

Yesterday

My condolences to your family my name is Lachonna Tarver I didn't know Malcolm personally but I'm a fan who grew up watching the Cosby show, Malcolm and Eddie and the resident just to name a few shows and to hear of his passing felt like I lost a family member you all are in my prayers

Lorraine Ventura

Yesterday

Malcolm you will be missed I used to watch the Cosby show still watch it sometimes

Pam

Yesterday

You risked your life so your daughter may live. What an honorable man you are. Truly, a good person. Godspeed! You brought light to this world. May you be welcomed into the bosom of the Lord in paradise.

NeeNee

Yesterday

I feel like I lost a family member. Growing up watching him grow up at the same time. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. Especially his baby girl. Fly high Malcolm, rest in perfect paradise.

Dr. Jeffrey Willis, Sr.

Yesterday

Rest in peace and power! I pray peace to your family.

Avis Perkins

Yesterday

May the light and richness of Malcolm's life,achievements and the essence of how he carried himself be forever remembered in truth.
When he transitioned I felt as if one of my children had departed.
I pray God's strength and comfort to his family.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful humble young man and his talents with the world.
May the world allow the family the privacy that Malcolm provided and desired for them.

Psalms 121
May you rest in this.
A.Perkins

Deborah Gordon

Yesterday

To the Warner Family, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. I remember watching The Cosby Show as a child & I still watch to this day. Malcolm was my TV brother and he'll definitely be missed.

Paula Crismali

Yesterday

Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

zachery jenkins

Yesterday

My heart ached but I am over joyed by the life you lead and the mark left behind for all to see..Safe travel Malcom and glide into the unknown where you have made a name for yourself on EARTH and now Heaven await.

Paula Crismali

Yesterday

Rest in power. You was greatly loved and you will be greatly missed

Joyce Whetstine

Yesterday

Saw him on my favorite TV show the Cosby show and many others he was a great guy super actor will be sadly missed by the world prayers for his family

Miriam Wright

Yesterday

To the Warner Family, please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences and prayers. Malcolm´s passing shocked and saddened me!!

To paraphrase Shakespeare "Sleep Well Sweet Prince, may angels sing thee to thy rest

Chandra Geddis

Yesterday

To the family, My heartfelt prayers go out to you during this difficult time....Malcolm (my Theo) will never be forgotten...he has touched the lives of so many people on and off screen.... this is why it feels like we have personally lost a family member......Not once was he in any scandals or his name in any mess.... I believe this is why so many of us are touched by the loss of this amazing man. Thank you for sharing him with the world...Love Always Chandra

Stephanie Henry

Yesterday

My deepest condolences to his family

Marie Strazzeri

Yesterday

I extend my sincerest condolences to Malcolm-Jamal Warner's family, his daughter, wife and mother.
You will be missed.
Rest in Eternal Peace

Raishawn monique Robinson

Yesterday

Arthur Warren Tigner

Yesterday

To the Warner family:
My deepest condolences. He was an outstanding actor and he will be forever missed!

Delaine E Walker

Yesterday

My sincere and deepest condolences to Malcolm-Jamal Warners family, friends and all of your fans. We will definitely miss you. We loved you as Theo on the Cosby Show and appreciated the rest of your endeavors. Praying for comfort for everyone that loved you. To God Be The Glory...

Brenda Hendricks

Yesterday

Rest in peace, you will truly be missed. I watched you on The Cosby Show and you were a great young man. Prayers and my condolences to your family.

Theresa Favers

Yesterday

My husband was station in Germany
When The Cosby show first aired. There was only one American TV station over there and nobody wanted to miss this show. It was a breath of fresh air for the American family station overseas. My husband and I had grown up watching Mr. Cosby and was truly excited to share his work with our very young daughter. Please note it didn't disappoint. Young Malcolm as well as the rest of the cast lived up to Mr. Cosby's tv image. Watching Malcolm grown with every season and beyond has been a life changing event. Malcolm Jamal Warner, you had reached the top of the mountain. Rip Thank you for all the Positivity you brought us. My prayers are with the family God gave him to you and you share him with us. Thank you

W D L

Yesterday

So sorry what happened to you . Always loved you in the Cosby Show . You were a great actor in all you did . Sorry for your family and friends loss of you . Rest in peace . Lord give them strength to get through this difficult time .

Johnetta pippin

Yesterday

I am so sorry for the family loss God still love you guys and still got a plan

CHRISTINA CUYLER WRIGHT

Yesterday

CHRISTINA CUYLER WRIGHT

Juanita Askins

Yesterday

So sorry to hear about the timely death of Malcolm he will be missed prayers for the family

Cookie Pullens

Yesterday

I grew watching you. You were a wonderful role model, and you will truly be missed

Renee Webster

Yesterday

Although I did not know this man personally, he unknowingly provided a chance for me and my daughter to spend time together bonding while watching him in The Resident. We loved his character, Dr A. J. Austin, Triple Board Certified. He was such a pleasure to watch. What a beautiful smile he has still, now shining down from heaven above. We are so terribly sorry for the loss of this young man. Life is short, no doubt! I pray the love Malcolm Jamal Warner showed all who knew and loved him and the memories shared will provide some comfort as we all go forward. It is the future of us all to transition from this realm, and until that time we must live, love, and support one another each and every day. May God´s love surround family and friends of Mr Malcolm Jamal Warner until their Heavenly Reunion. A special heartfelt condolence to Malcolm´s daughter, wife and Mother and Father.

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!

Shirley Knight

Yesterday

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.

Tony Spirito

Yesterday

What a surreal and heavy week it has been, draped in an eerie cloud of loss. Malcolm-Jamal Warner finds himself grappling with an unsettling void, mourning not just comrades but icons who have shaped the cultural fabric of their times. The echoes of Ozzy Osbourne's wild anthems and the thunderous cheers for Hulk Hogan whose persona once lit up arenas, clash in his mind, leaving a cacophony of memories tinged with sadness. Each passage of the week feels like a cruel reminder of laughter turned to silence as beloved figures who danced on the edge of rebellion and heroism now rest in death's embrace. For Malcolm the weight of this shared grief becomes a poignant chapter in his life where fond recollections are now interwoven with melancholic reflection, illuminating just how delicate and fleeting our heroes truly are. Such a week, infused with both disbelief and aching nostalgia, leaves us all in a state of contemplation, asking how we can honor their legacies while reconciling our own loss.

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.

Lena Ray

Yesterday

Prayers for Comfort, Peace and Strength is sent to the Warner family as you release your loved one to the Paradise in Heaven. May Malcolm-Jamal rest well and the lord continue to hold you all up. Thank you for sharing him with us ( the world) .

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.

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