6 Twelve Magazine

It is confirmed that Malcolm‑Jamal Warner — not Walker — tragically passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 54, due to an accidental drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. He was swimming off the coast of Limón (near Playa Cocles) when he was caught in a strong current and drowned. The Costa Rican National Police officially listed the cause of death as asphyxia from drowning .

Warner was renowned for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show and garnered an Emmy nomination in 1986. He continued a multifaceted career in television with roles in Malcolm & Eddie, Reed Between the Lines, Suits, The Resident, and 9‑1‑1. His talents extended to music—earning a Grammy in 2015 for “Jesus Children”—as well as directing, poetry, and hosting the podcast Not All Hood .

He leaves behind a beloved wife and daughter, whose identities he kept private. The outpouring of tributes has been heartfelt, with co-stars, colleagues, and fans mourning his loss.

On March 1, 2025, following a concert in Montgomery, Alabama, Angie Stone, the acclaimed American R&B singer, was tragically killed in an automobile accident when the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter she was traveling in overturned. 

Born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone’s illustrious career spanned several decades. She first gained prominence as a member of the female hip-hop trio The Sequence in the late 1970s, known for their hit “Funk You Up.” Transitioning to a solo career, her debut album, “Black Diamond,” was released in 1999 and certified Gold. Her 2007 album, “The Art of Love & War,” reached number one on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Stone was also a three-time Grammy Award nominee and appeared in films such as “The Hot Chick” and “The Fighting Temptations.”