Overview

• The Judicial Investigation Department ruled that Warner died of asphyxia by immersion after being caught by a powerful ocean current on July 20.
• Costa Rican National Police recovered Warner’s body that afternoon and confirmed his identity without finding signs of foul play.
• Warner was vacationing with his wife and daughter at the time, upholding his long-held commitment to family privacy.
• He rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, earned an Emmy nomination for the role, and won a Grammy in 2015 for Best Traditional R&B Performance.
• His family is mourning privately while colleagues and fans around the world have shared tributes to his career and craftsmanship.