Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the multi-talented artist who rose to fame on The Cosby Present as Theo Huxtable, and extra lately, starred in The Resident, a GRAMMY-winner, spoken phrase poet and podcaster who advocated for Black psychological well being, has handed away.
The Related Press confirmed the unhappy information, citing Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Division who mentioned the 54-year-old by chance drowned throughout a household vacation.
Because the information broke, the web has been flooded with sort reminiscences of the late star:
Malcolm’s Learn Between the Strains co-star Tracee Ellis Ross posted pictures from set and captioned it, “First I met you as Theo with the remainder of the world, then you definately had been my first TV husband. My coronary heart is so so unhappy. What an actor and pal you had been. Heat, mild, current, sort, considerate, deep, humorous, elegant. You made the world a brighter place.”
Oscar-winner Viola Davis mentioned she was “speechless” after listening to the information. “Theo was OUR son, OUR brother, OUR pal. He was completely so acquainted, and we rejoiced at how TV bought it proper! However Malcolm bought it proper, and now we reveled in your life and are gutted by this loss. Blessings and prayers to your loved ones and family members. We’ll converse your title – at all times.”
Actor and pal David Bianchi who was mentored by Malcolm, mentioned he was “one of the vital upright males I’ve ever met in Hollywood. His dignity, principals and honour for humanity and artwork rival the greats. The world is a lesser place at the moment.”
Hollywood star and Oscar-winner Angela Bassett who labored with Malcolm on each The Cosby Present, and later in 911 mentioned he was a “particular soul” who left the world too quickly. She added, “Malcolm was greater than a gifted actor, he was a longtime pal After I met him, he was a star on the present that was TV royalty, The Cosby Present. He warmyl embraced me as a working actor who was looking for my means. Even in his youth, Malcom’s empathy, quiet power, and his vivid mild surrounded us all. Then to have the chance to work with him once more final 12 months on ‘911’ was a memorable full circle second for us each.”
Fellow star and Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer reminded the world, “Malcolm-Jamal wasn’t simply Theo Huxtable to hundreds of thousands: he was a beacon of sunshine, a multi-talented artist and a loving father and husband. He was additionally a Grammy-winning musician, a poet, an activist, a director and a pal to so many.”
Debbie Allen thanked Malcolm for his “pleasure, creativity and hope” and Magic Johnson posted on X that he was a “tremendous fan” of his: “Each time I bumped into Malcolm, we wold have deep and enjoyable conversations about basketball, life and enterprise. He’ll really be missed.”
(Characteristic Picture Credit score: Malcolm-Jamal Warner picture by Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock.com)
