Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother Pamela Warner has broken her silence on the Cosby Show star’s passing – nearly three weeks after his tragic drowning during a family trip to Costa Rica.
The late actor passed away on July 20 at the age of 54 on a beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, with his cause of death later being ruled as as asphyxiation by submersion.
He had been swimming with his eight-year-old daughter when they were suddenly caught in a rip current – but conflicting reports have since emerged sparking further confusion over the devastating incident.
The star’s mother officially launched an Instagram account in honor of her son on Wednesday and emotionally revealed that ‘he did not suffer’ in his final moments.
Her first post included a photo of the Suits actor and Pamela offered her gratitude to the supportive messages she has since received.
‘Thank you to everyone who has reached out over the last few weeks. Your outpouring of love and kindness has been immeasurable, and deeply appreciated ❤️,’ she wrote.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother Pamela Warner has broken her silence on the Cosby Show star’s passing – nearly three weeks after his tragic drowning during a family trip to Costa Rica; seen in 2015 in L.A.