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How did Malcolm-Jamal Warner die?

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at age 54 after drowning while swimming in Costa Rica. He was caught by a strong ocean current and, despite rescue efforts, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner remembered after apparent drowning death at 54

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  • Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for The Cosby Show, has died at 54. 15s
  • Warner drowned while swimming at a Costa Rican beach. 23s
  • Bystanders attempted to rescue Warner, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. 27s
  • Warner was also a Grammy winner and nominated for best spoken word poetry. 1m 32s
  • He is survived by his wife and daughter. 1m 52s
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner remembered after apparent drowning death at 54
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CBS News
9 hours ago
Malcolm-Jamal Warner remembered after apparent drowning death at 54

Officials say Warner was swimming at a Costa Rican beach when he was swept away by a powerful current. Bystanders tried to rescue him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bill Cosby reflects on Malcolm-Jamal Warner's life
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Bill Cosby reflects on Malcolm-Jamal Warner's life

Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned Sunday afternoon in Costa Rica after being caught by a strong ocean current and pulled under.

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Fox News
22 hours ago
DOJ asks to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable, has died after a drowning. His family said he drowned while on vacation with them in Costa Rica.

‘The Cosby Show’ star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54
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1 day ago
‘The Cosby Show’ star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54

He died after a drowning accident in Costa Rica while on vacation with his family.

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