Malcolm-Jamal Warner died on the age of 54 in what has been reported as an unintended drowning whereas on trip along with his household in Costa Rica. He was a longtime Hollywood actor, first rocketing to fame by enjoying Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Present” for eight seasons; he gained an Emmy in 1986 for the function. He stayed part of the leisure scene; alongside along with his performing and directing work, he was additionally a proficient, Grammy award-winning poet, and the frontman for the jazz funk band Miles Lengthy. He was a unbelievable performer and individual, and he was dearly liked as is evident from the outpouring of help and sorrow from his former coworkers and buddies.

Just a few years after “The Cosby Present,” Warner co-starred on “Malcolm & Eddie” with Eddie Griffin. After the information of Warner’s demise, Griffin included images of Warner on his Instagram Tales, certainly one of which included the straightforward caption, “my massive little brother” accompanied by prayer palms and a coronary heart.

One other of Warner’s main components was six seasons as Dr. AJ Austin on Fox’s “The Resident.” Morris Chestnut, who performed Dr. Barrett Cain on the present, posted images of them collectively on set. He wrote, “He introduced a lot depth, heat, and knowledge to each scene and each dialog. One of many nicest within the enterprise. Relaxation straightforward, brother. Your legacy lives on.” Even for many who did not work with Warner for a very long time noticed his caring spirit. Ashley Jones labored on “The Resident” for one episode, and he or she posted, “I used to be a giant fan, however you have been a pal. You have been the actual deal. Talked about your spouse and daughter, your music, your poetry. We talked about my son and a few arduous life stuff I used to be going by way of…you have been inspiring.”

You may not know that Tracee Ellis Ross performed Malcolm Jamal-Warner’s spouse for one season of the BET sitcom “Reed Between the Traces,”​​ and he or she additionally raved about how pleasant Warner was to work with in her response to Warner’s premature passing. She posted images of the 2 of them collectively from their promotion of the present on Instagram, and included the caption: “I really like you, Malcolm. First, I met you as Theo with the remainder of the world then you definitely have been my first TV husband. My coronary heart is so, so unhappy. What an actor and pal you have been: heat, mild, current, variety, considerate, deep, humorous, elegant. You made the world a brighter place.”

There have been others who additionally paid tribute to Warner’s first massive function on “The Cosby Present.” Niecy Nash-Betts appeared in shock to seek out out about Warner’s demise. “My God, we simply spoke,” she wrote on Instagram. “You have been giving me my flowers for my work in Grotesquerie and we talked about how comfortable we each have been in our marriages. Rattling pal. You have been [the] cornerstone of “The Cosby Present.” All of us liked Theo!”

Different shoutouts to the influence of Warner’s work and the sorrow over his demise got here from Marlee Matlin and comic Loni Love. Tyrese Gibson penned an exquisite poem on X (previously often known as Twitter) in Warner’s honor, and responding within the type of hearts, damaged and in any other case, and different emojis have been Ricki Lake, Mario Lopez, Jennie Garth, Patti LaBelle, Tyson Beckford, and extra.

Past the condolence posts from Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s coworkers and buddies, messages got here in from a spread of organizations, serving to showcase the depth of labor in Warner’s lengthy profession. Fox Leisure launched an announcement, saying, “Whereas his iconic roles – from comedic to dramatic – are unforgettable and timeless, Malcolm might be remembered most for his heat, variety coronary heart and the lasting influence he had on his buddies, household and followers in all places,” by way of X (previously often known as Twitter).

The NAACP posted on their X web page with the information of Warner’s demise: “#RestinPower to NAACP Picture Award-winning actor, Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Your expertise and spirit touched many lives, and your legacy will proceed to encourage. Thanks for the reminiscences and the influence you made on this planet of leisure.” Warner gained an NAACP Key of Life Picture Award for his movie “Time Out: The Reality about HIV, AIDS, and You,” a 1992 documentary, and an NAACP Theater Award for finest supporting actor for his function within the off-Broadway present “Cryin’ Disgrace.” Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. was one of many hosts of Warner’s HIV / AIDS documentary, and he included a submit on X in response to Warner’s demise that learn partially: “Each time I bumped into Malcolm, we might have deep and enjoyable conversations about basketball, life, and enterprise. He’ll actually be missed.”

Warner left behind a spouse and a daughter, however we have not but heard a response from them at this tragic time. Our condolences exit to them and all these mourning Warner’s sudden demise.