The beloved actor died at 54 while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica. Learn more about his sudden passing and cause of death here.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known from 'The Cosby Show,' tragically died at 54 while saving his 8-year-old daughter from a rip current

The actor, who died last week, carried the burden of representing the meritocratic Black boy par excellence, and made it look easy.