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Punishment show aum Malcolm-Jamal Warner He died on Sunday, July 20. He was 54 years old.
Tmz was the first to report the news on Monday, July 21. ABC NEWS Since then confirmed with Costa Rican National Police Warner died in accidental drowning Near Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, after being caught by a high current in the water. His cause of death was Asphyxia.
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The late star played the role of Theodore Huxtable on Punishment show to all Eight seasons between 1984 and 1992. Before his death, Warner was the host of the podcast “Not All Hood” side by side Candace KelleyThey discussed “living experiences and black people’s identities in America,” according to the show’s description. The duo released their latest episode on Friday, July 18.
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Throughout his time in the spotlight, Warner spoke aloud about his experience on COSBY SHOW.
“I am still proud of the legacy and have been part of such an iconic show that had such an intense impact on – above all, black culture – but American culture too,” he told People in 2023, detailing the “innovative” series.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Santiago Felipe/Getty images“Before Punishment showBlack sitcom’s humor relied on being black, the specificity of the ‘black’ experience, ”he said at the time.” Although the huffys are clearly black – quite clearly reflected by their dress, the black art on the walls, the music – all the family issues were generally. And while Cliff was a doctor and Claire was an attorney, the family’s dynamics were one that every family might be practical – regardless of ethnicity, socio -economic status or even family make -up – finding something to identify with. “
At the time Warner noted that the rest of Punishment show Cast – which included Bill Posby. Phylicia rashad and Lisa bonnetAmong others – feel the same way about the show’s legacy.
“I know I can talk over all the cast when I say Punishment show is something we are all still very proud of, ”says Warner People. “We share a unique experience that keeps us lovingly bonded no matter how much time goes between seeing or hearing from each other.”
Warner is Survived by his wife and his daughter, who was not publicly revealed.
