Malcolm-Jamal Warner was an actor I always greatly admired, which is why I was not only shocked but also deeply upset by his sudden passing at 54 from a drowning incident.

Warner, who was 54 when died Sunday after drowning near a beach in Costa Rica, told the Television Academy back in 2013 that he wanted to be remembered for his life and career after "The Cosby Show" ...

Warner was vacationing in Costa Rica with his family, media reported.