Malcolm-Jamal Warner honored by TV mom Phylicia Rashad during Emmys’ ‘In Memoriam’

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The 77th Emmy Awards began its tribute to those we’ve lost, known as the “In Memoriam” segment, with a remembrance of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on “The Cosby Show.”

Phylicia Rashad, a six-time Emmy nominee known for playing Warner’s mother on television, spoke at the Peacock Theater. She paid tribute to Warner and remembered the TV stars who passed away this year.

Rashad described the actor as a much-loved young star on a famous TV show that audiences watched mature, adding that, like many people they lost this year, Malcolm-Jamal Warner will be fondly remembered.

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Cosby Huxtable actor, Norman Warner, passed away in July at the age of 54 after playing Theo Huxtable for eight seasons on the popular sitcom.

Tonight, as is customary at the Emmys, we honor those we’ve lost, remembering not only their incredible talent but also their ability to inspire us and show us the best in ourselves. Though they are gone, their influence will endure through the stories they created and the lives they touched. Whether you’ve been a lifelong fan or are just discovering their work, their legacy continues to shine brightly within our industry.

Vince Gill and Lainey Wilson sang “Go Rest High on that Mountain” while a slideshow of photos honoring people in the music industry-performers, songwriters, producers, and others-played on screens behind them.

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The tribute featured memories of many stars, including Michelle Trachtenberg, Ozzy Osbourne, Anne Burrell, David Lynch, Julian McMahon, George Wendt, Loni Anderson, Maggie Smith, John Amos, and Mark Snow. It ended with a photo of Quincy Jones.

Due to the limited time available for the broadcast, some television personalities weren’t featured in the tribute. This included wrestler Hulk Hogan, and actors Polly Holliday and Graham Greene.

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2025-09-15 07:01