How Beyoncé Paid Sweet Tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner After His Passing

Beyoncé is paying her respects to Malcolm-Jamal Warner following the actor’s sudden death. On Tuesday, the homepage of Beyoncé’s official website featured a touching tribute to the Cosby Show star, who passed away on Sunday, July 21, while on vacation in Costa Rica.

The site displayed a black-and-white childhood photo of Warner alongside a simple yet powerful message: “REST IN POWER, MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER. THANKS FOR BEING A BIG PART OF OUR SHARED TELEVISION HISTORY. YOU WILL BE MISSED.”

Warner’s Drowning Confirmed as Accidental

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Warner, 54, tragically drowned after being swept out to sea while swimming at Playa Cocles in Costa Rica’s Limón province. CBS reported that, according to Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department, bystanders managed to pull Warner from the water, but when first responders from the Red Cross arrived, he was unresponsive.

A second man involved in the incident was taken to a hospital in critical condition. A source close to Warner confirmed that the actor had been vacationing with his wife and young daughter, and that the drowning appears to have been accidental.

As of Monday night, Warner’s wife was working to arrange the return of his body to the United States for funeral services.

From Theo Huxtable to Television Trailblazer

Malcolm-Jamal Warner rose to fame in 1984 as Theo Huxtable on NBC’s groundbreaking sitcom “The Cosby Show”. The series played a vital role in challenging media stereotypes and increasing representation for Black families on television.

Warner continued to shape pop culture with roles in fan-favorite shows like “Malcolm & Eddie” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”.

He also has directing credits on “Kenan & Kel” and “All That”—shows that defined a generation of Black entertainment in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Beyoncé’s tribute is just one of many honoring Warner’s legacy as a beloved actor, advocate, and cultural figure. Known for his warmth and talent, Warner helped pave the way for authentic Black stories on mainstream television.

His loss has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and beyond. However, his contributions will continue to resonate through the stories he helped tell.

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