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'The Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death released by police

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's cause of death was revealed on Tuesday, according to police.

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  1. NBC News

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor best known as Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' dies in drowning accident at 54 (opens NBC News)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for starring in "The Cosby Show," has died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, officials said.

  2. WMUR

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54 (opens WMUR)

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    Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died. He was 54.

  3. Bangor Daily News

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Warner played the role of Theo Huxtable for eight seasons in all 197 episodes, winning an Emmy nomination in 1986.

  4. WHDH Boston

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an

  5. ABC 7 New York

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' dies at 54 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for starring in the TV sitcom "The Cosby Show" as son Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, has died at 54.

  6. Fox5 Atlanta

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' dies at 54: Reports (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died at the age of 54 following a drowning incident, according to TMZ.

  7. Fox10 Phoenix

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' dies at 54 (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Theo on The Cosby Show, died at 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities said.

  8. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' dies at 54, TMZ reports (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died at the age of 54 following a drowning incident, according to TMZ.

  9. Newsweek

    'Cosby Show' Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead at 54 (opens Newsweek)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as Theo on "The Cosby Show," has died at 54.

  10. Fox5 Atlanta

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54: Deep ties to Atlanta (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved for his role as Theo Huxtable, has reportedly died, leaving Atlanta and the entertainment world in shock.

  11. The Boston Globe

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ actor, dies in Costa Rica drowning (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department said Monday that Warner drowned Sunday afternoon on a beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

  12. Variety

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, ‘Cosby Show’ Star, Dies at 54 (opens Variety)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theodore Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died in an accidental drowning. He was 54.

  13. NPR

    Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' star, has died at the age of 54 (opens NPR)

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    The actor and Grammy Award winner died in a drowning accident Sunday while on vacation in Costa Rica.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    As Theo Huxtable in 'The Cosby Show,' Malcolm-Jamal Warner was integral to 'America's family' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The actor, who died Sunday at 54, was best known for his role as Theo Huxtable, the only son of Cliff and Clair Huxtable, who was based on creator Bill Cosby's son.

  15. Deadline

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies: ‘The Cosby Show’ & ‘The Resident’ Actor Was 54 (opens Deadline)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to fame on 1980s megahit The Cosby Show and had a prolific acting career that include series-regular The Resident, has died

  16. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, former 'Cosby Show' star, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica.

  17. UPI

    Reports: 'Cosby Show' icon Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 (opens UPI)

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    "Cosby Show" and "Malcolm & Eddie" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has drowned while on vacation with family in Costa Rica, according to reports. He was 54.

  18. WFAA Dallas

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    The actor played Theo Huxtable, the only son of Bill Cosby's character on "The Cosby Show."

  19. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ‘Cosby Show’ star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    LOS ANGELES >> Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby’s son Theo on the 1980s television hit “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54, according to media reports today.

  20. PJ Media

    'The Cosby Show' Star Dies in an Accident in Costa Rica (opens PJ Media)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved star of 'The Cosby Show,' tragically dies in Costa Rica accident.

  21. New Hampshire Union Leader

    'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54 | Back Page (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby’s son Theo on the 1980s groundbreaking television hit “The Cosby Show,” died at age 54 on Monday by drowning, a law enforcement source

  22. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54 | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby

  23. ABC 30 Fresno

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, know for playing Theo on 'The Cosby Show,' has drowned in Costa Rica (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for starring in the TV sitcom "The Cosby Show" as son Theodore "Theo" Huxtable, has died at 54.

  24. Salon

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54 (opens Salon)

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    The star of "The Cosby Show" reportedly drowned while swimming in Costa Rica.

  25. WSVN Miami

    Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according

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