Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Final Photo
Malcolm Jamal Warner’s mother is in
mourning. Nearly three weeks after the

Cosby Show alum died in an accidental
drowning, his mom, Pamela Warner, shares
a heartbreaking statement about his
passing. Writing on Instagram August
8th, “Needless to say, our hearts are

heavy with the loss of Malcolm. He was a
kind, loving man with a huge heart for
humanity. He wanted all to be aware of
their inner strength and that they could
succeed, accomplish, and transform.” She
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continues, “Malcolm left an indelible
mark on the world and on countless
hearts. And all who met him, however
briefly, were better for the encounter.
As his mother, there is so much that I
can say.” It would fill volumes. But

what I will say is that I am so very
blessed that he chose me to be his
mother. And Pamela ends her message
saying, “For those of you who are at a
loss, pained by the suddenness of his

departure, ache for his presence, or
just to hear his voice one more time, be
comforted that he was at peace, and more
importantly, he did not suffer.” Malcolm
was swimming off the coast of Costa Rica
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July 20th when a current pulled him
deeper into the sea. According to local
authorities, in a statement shared to
People magazine on July 20th, police
said, quote, “It was at the moment that
they were swept away by the current and
the friend managed to get out. However,
Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was
pulled out by several people on the
beach. He received care from Red Cross
officials, but was pronounced dead at
the scene.