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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor celebrated for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has passed away at 54. His unexpected death occurred during a family vacation in Costa Rica, deeply affecting fans and the entertainment sector...
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, acclaimed actor renowned for portraying Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has passed away at 54. According to sources, Warner tragically drowned while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica. The incident occurred around...