RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970-July 20, 2025) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Marcus2026 · 07-22-2025, 01:54 AM

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Dr. AJ Austin on Fox's The Resident, alongside Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and Malcolm McGee on Malcolm & Eddie, died at the age of 54 from asphyxia.
https://people.com/malcolm-jamal-war...eport-11776032

cd637299 · 07-22-2025, 07:24 AM

Yes this was very sad to hear.

To me he will always be remembered for modeling his “faux Gordon Gartrell” shirt to inpress his potential girlfriend.

“The only 14-year-old boy wearing a $95 shirt, should be on stage with his four brothers.” —Cliff Huxtable

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TMC · 07-22-2025, 08:42 PM

'Rest in Power': The Resident Stars Mourn Malcolm-Jamal Warner After Tragic Death

Morris Chestnut and more The Resident alums grieve the loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, following their untimely passing.

Dude111 · 07-22-2025, 11:31 PM

Very sad

JamesG · 10-28-2025, 12:48 AM

Morris Chestnut Remembers Late Co-Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner: “He Was Such A Good Dude”
by Natalie Oganesyan
October 27, 2025

Morris Chestnut fondly remembers his co-star on "The Resident", the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, as “such a good dude.”

The "Watson" star told People in a recent interview that he “still can’t believe that Malcolm’s no longer here.”

Warner died in a drowning accident at the age of 54 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica in July of this year. The duo worked together on Fox’s medical drama "The Resident" when Chestnut boarded the show in Season 3.

Pointing out an image of the two of them on set together, Chestnut said, “I remember this scene. Our characters didn’t like each other. He was very protective of everybody on the show and that’s kind of how he was.”

Chestnut also recalled the first time he saw Warner: while the latter was starring in "The Cosby Show" as Theo Huxtable — a role that led him to an Emmy nomination and which “resonated” with Chestnut “the most.”

“I can see myself, as an actor, in his character,” Chestnut recalled. “I hadn’t decided to act at that time, but that probably was one of the first times I was like, ‘Wow, that’s kind of cool. This dude’s an actor on TV, we kind of look alike.’ Matter of fact, he had one of my favorite episodes on The Cosby Show with the Gordon Gartrell shirt — that’s just one of my favorite all-time episodes.”

When the two met years later, Chestnut and Warner discussed the episode.

Chestnut remembered, “He was telling me a couple stories about working in New York. When I first came to that cast, he was like, ‘Hey, let’s go grab a bite to eat.’ So we went out to dinner … [He was] just an incredible dude. I hate what happened to him. Rest in peace.”

https://deadline.com/2025/10/morris-...nt-1236599561/

07-22-2025, 01:54 AM	#1
Marcus2026 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 27, 2023 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 858	RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970-July 20, 2025) Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Dr. AJ Austin on Fox's The Resident, alongside Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and Malcolm McGee on Malcolm & Eddie, died at the age of 54 from asphyxia. https://people.com/malcolm-jamal-war...eport-11776032

07-22-2025, 07:24 AM	#2
cd637299 cd637299 Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 14, 2022 Location: South Florida Posts: 844	Yes this was very sad to hear. To me he will always be remembered for modeling his “faux Gordon Gartrell” shirt to inpress his potential girlfriend. “The only 14-year-old boy wearing a $95 shirt, should be on stage with his four brothers.” —Cliff Huxtable cd

07-22-2025, 08:42 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	'Rest in Power': The Resident Stars Mourn Malcolm-Jamal Warner After Tragic Death Morris Chestnut and more The Resident alums grieve the loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, following their untimely passing.

07-22-2025, 11:31 PM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,363	Very sad

10-28-2025, 12:48 AM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	*Morris Chestnut Remembers Late Co-Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner: “He Was Such A Good Dude”* by Natalie Oganesyan October 27, 2025 Morris Chestnut fondly remembers his co-star on "The Resident", the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, as “such a good dude.” The "Watson" star told People in a recent interview that he “still can’t believe that Malcolm’s no longer here.” Warner died in a drowning accident at the age of 54 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica in July of this year. The duo worked together on Fox’s medical drama "The Resident" when Chestnut boarded the show in Season 3. Pointing out an image of the two of them on set together, Chestnut said, “I remember this scene. Our characters didn’t like each other. He was very protective of everybody on the show and that’s kind of how he was.” Chestnut also recalled the first time he saw Warner: while the latter was starring in "The Cosby Show" as Theo Huxtable — a role that led him to an Emmy nomination and which “resonated” with Chestnut “the most.” “I can see myself, as an actor, in his character,” Chestnut recalled. “I hadn’t decided to act at that time, but that probably was one of the first times I was like, ‘Wow, that’s kind of cool. This dude’s an actor on TV, we kind of look alike.’ Matter of fact, he had one of my favorite episodes on The Cosby Show with the Gordon Gartrell shirt — that’s just one of my favorite all-time episodes.” When the two met years later, Chestnut and Warner discussed the episode. Chestnut remembered, “He was telling me a couple stories about working in New York. When I first came to that cast, he was like, ‘Hey, let’s go grab a bite to eat.’ So we went out to dinner … [He was] just an incredible dude. I hate what happened to him. Rest in peace.” https://deadline.com/2025/10/morris-...nt-1236599561/