Malcolm-Jamal Warnerâs passing was announced on July 20. He was involved in a tragic drowning accident while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica, a source revealed, People reports. He was 54.
Tributes for the actor have poured in, with fans, loved ones, and former co-stars sharing their messages about the impact that he had on their lives. The posts honoring the late actor include a beautiful and emotional tribute from his onscreen wife.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Is Remembered in Heartfelt Tribute
Warner is best remembered for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom âThe Cosby Show,â but he was also the star of the sitcom âReed Between The Lines,â which ran for two seasons.
On the show, he played the role of Dr. Alex Reed, and his on-screen wife was Tracee Ellis Ross, who played Carla Reed.
Ross made a heartfelt post on Instagram on July 20. She posted several photos of them together, taken from the show, and they look so gorgeous.
In the caption, she shared her thoughts, making it clear how much she loved Warner. âI love you, Malcolm. First I met you as Theo with the rest of the world then you were my first TV husband,â she wrote. âMy heart is so so sad. What an actor and friend you were: warm, gentle, present, kind, thoughtful, deep, funny, elegant. You made the world a brighter place. Sending so much love to your family. Iâm so sorry for this unimaginable loss.â
Fans React to Tracee Ellis Rossâs Beautiful Message for Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Fans have reacted to the post with their condolences. âSo sorry for your loss. We all knew and loved Theo. This one hearts,â a comment reads. âNot our Theo yâall. I grew up with him. He was one of the good ones. Private. No scandals. Seemed to be a really great person. Conscious. Heâll be missed. Rest in peace Brotha,â another shared.
Other reactions include, âIâm so sad about this!!I remember him with You during all the press and we had lunch together outside! He was such a gentleman!!â and âThe news of Malcolmâs death is devastating. I havenât felt this way about a celebrity death since Chadwick. RIP Malcolm.â
The post is only two hours old, and it has already garnered so many likes and comments, making it clear just how much Warner meant to everyone.
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