Malcolm-Jamal Warner was honored on his 'Not All Hood' podcast for his warmth, humor and pushing for diverse portrayals of Black characters

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

Officials are setting the record straight about Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death. Despite earlier reports, Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told People on Friday that the “Cosby Show” alum’s daughter was actually not in the water at the time of his drowning.