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TV legend Malcolm-Jamal Warner has tragically drowned at age 54 while vacationing in Costa Rica. The beloved Cosby Show star was reportedly swept away by powerful ocean currents. Despite efforts by emergency responders, he could not be revived. His sudden passing has left fans and celebrities heartbroken. Tributes have flooded social media from Beyoncé, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Hudson, and Questlove. Ross remembered him as her 'first TV husband,' while Questlove praised him as a 'GPS for Black teens.' From his breakout sitcom role to becoming a generational icon, Warner's impact on pop culture and Black excellence remains unforgettable.
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