The ‘Cosby Show’ actor was swimming at a beach in Costa Rica that was well known for its strong surf and rip currents.

The sudden and heartbreaking death of beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo on The Cosby Show, has left fans reeling—and now, new and conflicting details about what actually happened that day in Costa Rica are sparking confusion and conspiracy theories across social media.

Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, where he was vacationing with his family, officials there said. He was 54.

Officials are setting the record straight about Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death. Despite earlier reports, Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) told People on Friday that the “Cosby Show” alum’s daughter was actually not in the water at the time of his drowning.

The OIJ is providing new details that clarify the timeline of events that lead to Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death. "It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out,

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner was honored by his friends and fans during a live tribute on his 'Not All Hood' podcast, led by his co-host Candace Kelley. 'The Cosby Show' actor, 54, died as a result of accidental drowning in Costa Rica0.