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

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

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.