Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for starring in the TV sitcom “The Cosby Show” as son Theodore “Theo” Huxtable, has died at 54.<\/p>\n
Warner drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, Costa Rican National Police told ABC News. Warner’s official cause of death was asphyxia, police said.<\/p>\n
The actor died near Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, according to police. Police said he was caught by a high current in the water and was discovered Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n
Warner was formally identified by Costa Rica’s national police.<\/p>\n
The 54-year-old played Theo Huxtable for all eight seasons of “The Cosby Show,” which ran from 1985-1992, receiving an Emmy nomination for the role.<\/p>\n
Warner also starred with Eddie Griffin in the 1996-2000 sitcom “Malcolm & Eddie,” and as Dr. Alex Reed in the BET sitcom “Reed Between the Lines.” He also appeared in guest roles on dozens of television shows over the years.<\/p>\n
He most recently starred in the Fox medical drama “The Resident” for five of the show’s six seasons.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n
ABC News contributed to this report.<\/p>\n
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