Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Death: Second Man in Critical Condition

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More information is emerging about Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic passing.

After the ex-star of “The Cosby Show” tragically passed away due to an accidental drowning at age 54 in Costa Rica, it was reported by the local Red Cross to People magazine that there was another individual who required medical attention at the same scene.

On July 20, approximately at 2:10 PM, the Costa Rican Red Cross announced that they had received a report of an incident involving water on the Playa Grande resort’s beach. According to their statement to People, three ambulances were dispatched to the location and provided aid to two adult male individuals.

In the end, one of the patients, Warner, was pronounced deceased at the scene following CPR. Meanwhile, the other patient was urgently transported to a nearby clinic due to critical condition.

Following this, the situation was passed on to the law enforcement officials for them to carry out the necessary legal actions,” the Red Cross’ statement explained further.

As stated by the organization, the report indicates that “two individuals were swept along by the sea current towards the shore,” and that upon arrival, the paramedics found both individuals already out of the water.

According to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department, the report aligns with their statement about Warner being saved from the sea by beachgoers. However, paramedics discovered him without signs of life when they arrived on the scene.

Later, ABC News received confirmation from the Costa Rican national police that the alumnus’s official reason for passing away was due to suffocation.

After hearing about Warner’s death, many ex-coworkers and acting partners shared their sorrow, which underscores the actor’s long career in film.

Bill Cosby’s representative confirmed to TopMob News that the 88-year-old felt just as saddened by Warner’s passing as he did when he learned about the death of his own son, Ennis Cosby, in 1997. (Or: Bill Cosby’s representative told TopMob News that the 88-year-old was equally heartbroken upon hearing about Warner’s death as he was when he found out about the passing of his son, Ennis Cosby, in 1997.)

Tracee Ellis Ross also paid tribute to her Reed Between the Lines costar.

In a heartfelt Instagram post on July 21st, I, an ardent fan, expressed my affection for Malcolm, a former star on Black-ish. From initially connecting with him as Theo to our subsequent on-screen marriage, he’s been more than just a character to me. My heart is heavy with sadness as I come to terms with this emotional reality.

She remarked, ‘You were such a remarkable actor and friend – affectionate, soft-spoken, considerate, insightful, humorous, sophisticated, yet kind. You truly brightened the world around you. My heart goes out to your loved ones during this difficult time. I’m deeply saddened by your untimely passing.’

Another of Warner’s screen-sharing partners, Shaunette Renée Wilson, who portrayed Dr. Mina Okafor on The Resident, also shared a similar sentiment.

A week ago, I felt like sending you a text for our usual deep conversations,” she posted on Instagram. “I regret not doing so because one of my last interactions with you could have been filled with your insight, kindness, and that unique talent of yours to be both light-hearted and thoughtful in the same message.

For a look back at Warner’s life and decades-spanning career, keep reading.

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2025-07-22 15:17