“Malcolm was my TV son, but he was more than that.”
Bill Cosby directly expressed his feelings following the sudden death of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who had long been associated with 'The Cosby Show' (The Cosby Family).
In an interview with CBS News on the 21st (local time), Cosby recalled Warner's diligent attitude, saying, “He never once came to set without having his lines memorized. He was always prepared and, even amidst the turmoil of his teenage years, he did his job perfectly.”
Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned in a strong current while swimming on the beach in Limón province, Costa Rica, on the 20th, at the age of 54. He was beloved by viewers for a long time as Theodore Huxtable, the son of Dr. Cliff Huxtable, played by Cosby, on 'The Cosby Show.'
Cosby also revealed his last currency with him. “We talked about three months ago. He was on stage with the Minnesota Symphony and conveyed his pride about the piece he composed. The voice of Malcolm saying, ‘The music I created tells the story of life in America,’ is still vivid in my mind.”
A spokesperson for Cosby stated, “Warner was not just a simple colleague but someone like a ‘real son’ to Cosby.” In fact, it is known that the character Theodore, played by Warner, was modeled after Cosby’s biological son Innis, who he lost to gun violence during his lifetime.
The spokesperson noted, “For Cosby, who has lost Innis, his daughter Ensa shortly before the 2018 trial, and now his ‘TV son’ Malcolm, this is an immense loss.” He added, “Once again, he is enduring today with the heart of a parent sending their child away.”
Meanwhile, local authorities stated, “Warner was swept away by a strong current and was pronounced dead on the scene; he has now been transferred to a nearby morgue.”
The profound sadness of Cosby mourning the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who was both a ‘TV son’ and a ‘real family’ member, has been conveyed, and waves of tributes from fans across the United States are continuing.
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