The news of Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s tragic death on July 20 sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, prompting tributes from his co-stars and colleagues. Among them was Angela Bassett, who first met Warner when he was starring on “The Cosby Show.”
Angela Bassett Remembers Malcolm-Jamal Warner in Touching Tribute
On July 22, Bassett took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to Warner, whom she has known for years.
“When a special soul like @malcolmjamalwar leaves us far too soon, words fail to adequately describe the unimaginable grief,” Bassett wrote in the caption. “Malcolm was more than a gifted actor; he was a longtime friend. When I met him, he was a star on the show that was TV royalty, ‘The Cosby Show.’”
She continued, “He warmly embraced me as a working actor who was trying to find my way. Even in his youth, Malcolm’s empathy, quiet strength, and his bright light surrounded us all.”
Bassett went on to share what it was like to act with him on “9-1-1.” She explained, “Then to have the opportunity to work with him again last year on @911onabc was a memorable full circle moment for us both.”
“In this life, Malcolm is what’s known as a soulful artist whose deep commitment to his craft left an impression on me that has never faded,” the actress wrote. “He carried the weight of cultural legacy with grace, and he always made space for others to shine. His light will remain in our hearts always. My prayers are with you and yours.”
She added, “Rest in perfect peace until we meet again.”
Courtney B. Vance Pays Tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Bassett’s husband, Courtney B. Vance, who starred with Warner in “The Tuskegee Airmen,” also took a moment to pay tribute in a touching Instagram post.
“It is with such a heavy heart that we bid farewell to a man who was a friend and colleague to so many of us,” Vance wrote. “When @malcolmjamalwar was in the room, we all felt his good and kind spirit. He was not just a hard worker. He was a man with integrity and honor.”
The actor continued, “He grew up in this business, serving as a beacon of possibilities for young people to see what it means to have this career and have a real life. In paying tribute to Malcolm, I believe the lyrics from the hymn, He’ll Understand and Say Well Done, are most fitting in honoring him on today:
Oh, when I come to the end of my journey, Weary of life and the battle is won; Carrying the staff and the cross of redemption, He’ll understand and say, ‘Well done’ … If when this life of labor is ended, And the reward of the race you have run; Oh! The sweet rest thatâs prepared for the faithful, Will be their blest and last, ‘Well done.’
Vance added, “Rest in eternal peace, my good brother. We will always remember you! To Malcolm’s mother, wife, & family, you have our deepest condolences.”
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