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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s ‘Cosby’ sister Keshia Knight Pulliam pays tribute: ‘I gained an angel’

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Keshia Knight Pulliam, known for her role on “The Cosby Show” alongside Malcolm-Jamal Warner, recently spoke up about his passing and emphasized his exceptional skills in music.

On Sunday, Pulliam posted an Instagram video of Warner playing the bass at Atlanta’s City Winery. She shared this video featuring Warner, most recognized for his role as Theodore Huxtable, a week following his tragic drowning incident in the Caribbean near Costa Rica. Sadly, he was only 54 years old.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor famed for his role as Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ sadly passed away during a holiday with his family in Costa Rica. He was just 54 years old.

Last week, I said goodbye to my dear older brother, yet found an angel instead,” Pulliam wrote in her post. She portrayed Rudy Huxtable, the youngest child of the television family.

She expressed her affection and longing by saying, “I adore you… I yearn for your presence,” and then mentioned the other Huxtable daughters, “We have our girls back together.

46-year-old actress Yvonne Hudgins, known for her role in “House of Payne,” has joined a long list of former “Cosby Show” cast members expressing grief over the passing of actor-musician Bill Warner last week. Tributes have poured in from fellow co-stars such as Bill Cosby, Geoffrey Owens, and Raven-Symoné since the news broke. In a recent interview with CBS News, Cosby shared that he and Phylicia Rashad were comforting each other over the phone upon hearing about Warner’s death.

He didn’t hesitate to retreat to his room for studying. He memorized his parts well, and he felt at ease, even as he grappled with the awkwardness of adolescence,” was how Cosby described Warner.

In a statement given to Deadline, Owens, who played Elvin Tibideaux, Warner’s on-screen brother-in-law, expressed his disbelief over his co-star’s passing. “Malcolm was an extraordinary individual; a kind and compassionate spirit,” he stated. “I admired him for numerous reasons, particularly because he truly cherished the creative process.

At the moment of his passing, Warner – who is known for his work as a TV director and a Grammy-winning musician – happened to be enjoying a family holiday. Tragically, while swimming, he was swept away by a strong undertow, drawing him further out into the sea.

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In a natural and easy-to-read manner, the actor who portrayed Theo on ‘The Cosby Show’ brought a multi-dimensional character to life, encouraging viewers to embrace their own humanity deeply.

Last week, it was confirmed by the Red Cross in Costa Rica to The Times that their first responders also assisted another individual who was involved in the same drowning incident where Warner lost his life. This unidentified person is reported to have survived. Initially, Warner was found without signs of life and transported to the morgue by these responders.

Last week, when news of his passing was announced, numerous celebrities from Hollywood, such as Morris Chestnut, Tracee Ellis Ross, Viola Davis, and Niecy Nash, expressed their tributes on social media platforms. Notably, Beyoncé paid homage to the actor by briefly updating her website with a heartfelt tribute dedicated to him.

On Sunday, Pulliam expressed gratitude to her fans for their support during her time of grief. She stated on Instagram Stories, “I appreciate every text and call, as well as the affection you’ve shown me.” She added, “I simply required a moment to myself.

The City Winery in Atlanta, as seen in Pulliam’s video, will be hosting an event in honor of Warner on Wednesday. The tribute, according to the website, serves as a collective expression of gratitude for the man he was – a giver, a creator, a builder who connected TV, poetry, music, and love. Profits from this event are intended to support Warner’s family, with his wife and daughter being those he leaves behind.

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2025-07-29 03:31

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