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Malcolm Jamal Warner, who played Theo on The Cosby Show, has died at 54. He reportedly drowned during a family trip to Costa Rica on July 21, 2025. He was with his wife and daughter.
Warner’s passing shocked fans around the world. Many are now asking about the family he kept away from the spotlight.
Who Was His Wife?
Malcolm Jamal Warner was married, but he kept his wife’s name and face off public platforms. She worked as an attorney based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He once said in interviews that he waited to marry because he wanted to be fully ready. He called his wife a strong, smart woman.
Though Warner never showed her on TV or social media, he mentioned her in podcasts and interviews with pride.
His Daughter
Warner and his wife had one child together—a daughter. She was born in late 2020. Warner shared the news in an Instagram post with her tiny feet in his hand. He never revealed her name.
He shared how fatherhood brought him peace. Friends close to him said he was a very involved dad who loved being at home with his wife and child.
Past Relationships
Before his quiet marriage, Warner dated several women publicly.
Michelle Thomas
Warner dated his Cosby Show co-star Michelle Thomas in the early 1990s. They stayed close even after they broke up. Warner was by her side when she died of cancer in 1998.
Karen Malina White
He had a long relationship with actress Karen Malina White. They were together for over 7 years. They never married, but many thought they were. In interviews, she said they chose privacy over public drama.
Regina King
From 2011 to 2013, Warner dated Emmy-winning actress Regina King. Fans loved them together, but they broke up quietly. Warner never said why. King once hinted they had grown apart.
Why He Kept His Family Private
Warner said many times that fame can hurt families. He believed his loved ones deserved a normal life. That is why he never showed his wife’s face or posted his daughter’s name online. He said, “The less people know about them, the more peace we have at home.”
