{"id":1008,"date":"2025-07-22T09:10:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draplenvuxio.com\/?p=1008"},"modified":"2025-07-23T09:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:44:45","slug":"malcolm-jamal-warners-powerful-last-message-leaves-fans-heartbroken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draplenvuxio.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/22\/malcolm-jamal-warners-powerful-last-message-leaves-fans-heartbroken\/","title":{"rendered":"Malcolm-Jamal Warner\u2019s powerful \u2018last message\u2019 leaves fans heartbroken"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The late Malcolm-Jamal Warner shared an impactful last video to his followers earlier this summer (Picture: Malcolm Jamal Warner\/Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Malcolm-Jamal Warner\u2019s final personal Instagram<\/a> video has moved fans with its inspirational message. <\/p>\n

The late Cosby Show star died aged 54 after drowning on a family holiday in Costa Rica <\/a>earlier this week with tributes pouring in from across Hollywood from his former colleagues, friends and fans. <\/p>\n

He rose to fame for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable, the son of\u00a0Bill Cosby<\/a>\u2019s character Heathcliff Huxtable, in the sitcom which ran from 1984 to 1992, ultimately securing him an Emmy<\/a> nomination aged 16.<\/p>\n

In recent years, the screen star has appeared in 911 as Amir Casey and Fox show The Resident as Dr AJ Austin.<\/p>\n

He also hosted the podcast Not All Hood, which took \u2018a provocative look at the vastly different lived experiences and identities of Blacks in America\u2019.<\/p>\n

In his last personalised video to his 768k followers just weeks ago, he spoke about finding the joy in life. <\/p>\n

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The video starts with the father-of-one driving his car on a sunny day in Atlanta with a flower tucked behind his ear after it was given to him by his daughter on her birthday. <\/p>\n

He tells the camera: \u2018I just wanted to spread some love and good cheer. You know, life is out here life-ing for me and for everybody else but just wanted to remind you, as I remind myself, that no matter what\u2019s going on, there\u2019s always a reason to smile.<\/p>\n

\u2018If you just take a minute to stop, take stock, I guarantee you can find at least one reason to smile. And if for some reason you can\u2019t find a reason to smile then that\u2019s probably the best time to be the reason for somebody else to smile. <\/p>\n

He wrapped up the video by saying \u2018peace and love and I\u2019ll be back soon\u2019.<\/p>\n

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His most recent roles include a stint in Fox show 911 (Picture: Disney)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

His caption doubles down on the sweet message, adding: \u2018Be the reason someone smiles today\u2026. or even tomorrow. Sending love to my IG fam. #blessingsabound.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018What a guy, such a lovely person. This one really hurts. I loved watching The Cosby Show, I always felt that Malcom was a very gifted, loving person, Rest In Power,\u2019 X user @thelifeofakat wrote.<\/p>\n

\u2018Oh man, what a wonderful message to leave behind!\u2019 @iowakingsfan_tj added.<\/p>\n

\u2018We lost a good person. This is a beautiful message,\u2019 @jabarnes said. <\/p>\n

Over on Instagram, user mscgray shared: \u2018Heartbroken over this. Thank you for making such an impact on our lives.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Thank you for that reminder, Malcolm, and for always giving me lots of laughs back in the day! May you rest in peace always,\u2019 jenny_ann_wf echoed. <\/p>\n

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The Emmy-nominated actor made a name for himself on The Cosby Show (Picture: Jacques M. Chenet\/CORBIS\/Corbis via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Several high-profile figures have shared their condolences including Beyonce, who posted a tribute on her website remembering him for \u2018being a shared part of our television history.\u2019<\/p>\n

Cosby Show co-star Geoffery Owens described Warner as \u2018a lovely man; a sweet and sensitive soul\u2019.<\/p>\n

He continued: \u2018I respected him for many reasons, including the fact that he genuinely loved the act of creation. \u2018He had the mind of an actor and the heart of a musician. He was generous, too.\u2019<\/p>\n

Other stars such as Tracee Ellis Ross, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie Foxx and Bill Cosby also shared messages remembering his legacy.<\/p>\n

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