'The Cosby Show' Star Dead At 54 After Accidental Drowning originally appeared on Parade. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his iconic role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died after an accidental drowning, per multiple outlets.

One of the main stars of the hit 1980s sitcom The Cosby Show has reportedly died tragically. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on the iconic television program, has died at 54, according to multiple reports.

“The Cosby Show” alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. He was 54. Warner, who was best known for portraying Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20, ABC News reported.

"The Cosby Show" star Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at the age of 54. The actor first gained fame as Theo Huxtable on the NBC sitcom, which ran from 1984 until 1992.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at age 54 in an apparent drowning, TMZ reported. Warner, a Grammy winner and a longtime television fixture, is survived by his wife and daughter.