Malcolm‑Jamal Warner Dies in Costa Rica Drowning at Age 54
Actor swept away by riptide while vacationing with family
Actor Malcolm‑Jamal Warner has died at age 54 after an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, where he and a friend were caught in a strong rip current while swimming off Playa Cocles.
Bystanders and volunteer rescuers pulled him from the water and attempted CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Warner’s official cause of death was ruled as asphyxia by submersion, and authorities confirmed he was on vacation with his family at the time.
The incident prompted an outpouring of grief across Hollywood and beyond.
Bystanders and volunteer rescuers pulled him from the water and attempted CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Warner’s official cause of death was ruled as asphyxia by submersion, and authorities confirmed he was on vacation with his family at the time.
The incident prompted an outpouring of grief across Hollywood and beyond.
