Overview

• The 54-year-old actor drowned on July 20 at Playa Cocles in Limón province after a strong current swept him into deeper waters
• Costa Rica’s National Police and Judicial Investigation Department identified asphyxia as the official cause of death
• Bystanders rescued Warner from the surf but first responders found him unresponsive and were unable to revive him
• Warner rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, earned a 1986 Emmy nomination, and later starred in Malcolm & Eddie and series like Major Crimes, Suits, and The Resident
• He launched the podcast Not All Hood in 2024 and is survived by his wife and daughter, as tributes continue from fans and entertainment peers