The tragic news broke on July 21 that “Cosby Show” star Malcolm-Jamal Warner had passed away the day prior. This occurred while he was on vacation and swimming in Costa Rica. Now, many of his Hollywood friends have taken to social media to remember his legacy, and Taraji P. Henson has done the same.
Taraji posted on her official Instagram with a series of pictures of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The first listed the years of his life, 1920 to 2025. The rest of the pictures were from both his early life and later years.Â
She captioned the post, “This one hurt. Malcolm, we grew up with you. Thank you for the art, the wisdom, the grace you gave us!!!!! You left the world better than you found it. Rest easy, king!!!! Your legacy lives far beyond the screen.”
The actress used the following hashtags on the Instagram post to celebrate Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s life: #MalcolmJamalWarner #RestInPower.” So far, the post has been liked by more than 95,000 people and has almost 2,000 comments, demonstrating the great love the world has for Malcolm-Jamal.
Taraji P. Henson Also Posted On Instagram Stories About Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Taraji P. Henson didn’t only post the above-mentioned heartfelt tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner. She also posted on her Instagram stories. Taraji shared the announcement of his death and wrote, “Heartbroken. Blessings to his beautiful family. We love you, Malcolm.”
She then shared a clip of him reciting an inspirational poem. In it, he begins, “I am tired of running for shade and aren’t you tired of being hustled and played?” The actress then captioned that Instagram story by saying, “Rest in peace Malcolm-Jamal Warner.” The caption also included the dove emoji and a sad face.Â
His Legacy Spanned Decades
Malcolm-Jamal Warner may have passed away on July 20, but his legacy will live on forever. He was a working actor before “The Cosby Show” premiered in 1984; however, it was this series that put him in the spotlight. According to IMDb, his credits also include “Malcolm & Eddie,” “Reed Between The Lines,” and “Fool’s Gold.”
However, his acting experience also extends into more recent years. This includes his long stint on “The Resident,” “American Crime Story,” “911,” “Suits,” and “American Horror Story.” He also hosted a podcast called “Not All Hood.” Malcolm Jamal-Warner leaves behind his wife as well as their daughter, both of whom he never publicly named to maintain their privacy. He was 54.
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