The Truth Behind Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Iconic 'Cosby Show' Role first appeared on Parade on Jul 26, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared. Jennifer Lopez documented her 56th birthday on Instagram, where she wore a sparkling silver backless dress.

Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, where he was vacationing with his family, officials there said. He was 54.

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.