The Resident cast share poignant tributes to Malcolm-Jamal Warner after Netflix star's sad death

Daily Record

22-07-2025

The Resident stars have been paying tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who has tragically died at the age of 54.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, famed for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable in The Cosby Show and AJ Austin in The Resident, has died at 54. The actor tragically drowned on Sunday close to Cocles beach in Limon, Costa Rica, according to Costa Rican National Police.
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Warner's devastating death, which authorities confirm resulted from asphyxia due to accidental drowning, has prompted moving tributes from his The Resident colleagues. The medical drama initially aired on Fox from 2018 to 2023, before finding fresh success with international audiences when it launched on Netflix last year.
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Multiple leading stars from the programme, who worked closely alongside Warner, have released touching statements honouring the late actor. Distinguished surgeon AJ Austin made his debut in the show's first series, becoming a main character in the second season and remaining until the programme concluded with its sixth series.
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Emily VanCamp, who portrayed Nic Nevin in the hospital drama, posted on Instagram with a monochrome photograph of the pair, reports the Mirror.
She captioned the photo: "I'm not sure I have the words to express what a gift it was to know you and to work with you. Your thunderous laugh, the bear hugs, our chats about love, family and life.
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"A true family man with so much integrity and an endlessly generous spirit. You walked the walk my friend. Sending all my love to your beautiful family and all of those who knew you and were close to you. Beyond heartbroken."
Shaunette Renée Wilson, whose character Dr. Mina Okafor had a close relationship with Warner's character AJ during the show's run, also took to Instagram to share a still of them both in their medical uniforms.
She wrote: "Last week I had the impulse to text you for one of our lengthy heart check-ins. I truly wish I had so that one of the last words I had of you were of your wisdom, kindness, and that uncanny ability you had to be both unserious and profound within a single sentence.
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"I'm beyond heartbroken. You were such a dear friend to me. My heart goes out to the family and loved ones he leaves behind. I cannot conceive the amount of grief with such a tragedy. Rest in Power, Malcolm. It was a joy to be Mina to your AJ. I will miss you deeply."
Meanwhile, Devon Pravesh actor Manish Dayal posted a clip of Warner addressing an audience about his experience of growing up in the public eye.
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He captioned it with a heartbroken emoji and added: "Bro, I wish I had the words... You always did."
Barrett Cain actor Morris Chestnut also posted a moving tribute to the late star, featuring photographs and a video of their scenes together.
He wrote: "Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Working alongside him on The Resident was an honour.
"He brought so much depth, warmth, and wisdom to every scene and every conversation. One of the nicest in the business. Rest easy, brother. Your legacy lives on."