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 .

The actor was reportedly in Costa Rica on a family vacation and drowned while swimming. He was 54. Parade has reached out to his representative for comment.

Warner became a household name in the 1980s as Theo, the only son of Bill Cosby ’s character, Heathcliff Huxtable, on the sitcom which ran from 1984 to 1992. It was a role that not only launched his career but also helped shape the cultural landscape of television during that era.

After The Cosby Show , Warner continued to take on a wide range of roles, including co-starring with Eddie Griffin in the beloved ’90s sitcom Malcolm & Eddie , and later appeared opposite Tracee Ellis Ross

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