Overview

• Local authorities say Warner drowned on July 20 after a strong ocean current pulled him from a beach in Costa Rica’s Limón Province.
• The Costa Rican National Police have recovered and officially identified the 54-year-old actor’s body, confirming his death as an accidental drowning.
• Warner leaves behind his wife and daughter, whose privacy he intentionally shielded throughout his career.
• Tributes from former co-stars and fans have highlighted his breakthrough role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and his status as a television icon.
• Beyond acting, Warner won a Grammy in 2015 and hosted the Not All Hood podcast, marking a versatile career across music and media.