Overview

• The Costa Rican National Police confirmed on July 21 that asphyxia from an accidental drowning was the official cause and that the actor’s body had been formally identified
• Authorities said Warner was vacationing with his family on July 20 at Playa Grande de Cocles when a strong current pulled him offshore and bystanders brought him ashore before Red Cross rescuers arrived
• Warner rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show in the 1980s, earning Emmy recognition for his groundbreaking portrayal of an African American family’s eldest son
• He continued his career with starring roles on Malcolm & Eddie and The Resident, won a Grammy Award in 2015 and launched the Not All Hood podcast, showcasing his artistic versatility
• Fans and industry figures have shared online tributes highlighting Warner’s influence on television representation and his enduring legacy in entertainment