Breaking news: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” drowns in Costa Rica

The actor, who played the son of Bill Cosby's character, was 54.

View in browser July 21, 2025, 3:06 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Paras Griffin/Getty Images Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' Dies at 54 The actor, who rose to fame as a teenager playing the son of Bill Cosby's character on the beloved 1980s sitcom, drowned in Costa Rica. Read more If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018