Overview

• Pamela Warner opened the “Malcolm-Jamal Warner Living Legacy” Instagram account on August 6 to celebrate her son’s life and share updates on memorial projects.
• In heartfelt posts on August 8 and 9, she described Warner as an “exceptional husband, father, and son” and assured fans that he “did not suffer” when he drowned.
• Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency confirmed that Warner died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion after being swept away by a current on July 20.
• Pamela highlighted Warner’s artistic legacy, noting his four albums, two Grammy nominations, one Grammy win, and acclaimed television roles from The Cosby Show onward.
• Organizers are finalizing plans for a formal tribute event scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026 to honor Warner’s enduring impact.