Overview

• Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department and National Police confirmed on July 21 that Warner drowned at Playa Cocles and died of asphyxia due to drowning.
• The actor, 54, was vacationing with his family when a strong current swept him into deeper waters on July 20.
• Warner rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show (1984–1992), earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
• He expanded his career with roles in Malcolm & Eddie, Suits and The Resident, and won a Grammy in 2015 for Best Traditional R&B Performance.
• His family has requested privacy as fans and colleagues share tributes to his pioneering work and influence on representation in entertainment.