Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies Accidental Drowning Costa Rica Daughter Rescued

Malcolm-Jamal Warner tragically drowned while swimming with his 8-year-old daughter in Costa Rica after they were caught in a rip current near Playa Cocles. Surfers nearby noticed the pair struggling and intervened; one used his board to rescue Warner's daughter while a volunteer lifeguard and another surfer pulled Warner and a third surfer to shore. Despite 45 minutes of CPR, Warner was pronounced dead at the scene, with the autopsy confirming accidental drowning by asphyxiation. One of the rescuers was briefly hospitalized in critical condition but has since been treated and released without complications. There were no lifeguards on duty at the beach that day due to resource limitations, and Warner had kept his family life private, occasionally sharing heartfelt moments with his daughter on social media. His death has deeply affected fans, colleagues, and fellow celebrities, highlighting the sudden loss of the beloved actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."