A family member of Malcolm-Jamal Warner has a warning for vacationers after the untimely death by drowning of the beloved Cosby show star. Warner died at age 54 in Costa Rica, after he drowned while swimming off a Caribbean beach,

The 54-year-old former "Cosby Show" star died by drowning while on a family vacation, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Off screen, Warner managed to sidestep the pitfalls and scandals that so many child stars face. After “The Cosby Show” ended in 1992, Warner went on to other beloved series, including “Malcom & Eddie,” “The Resident” and “9-1-1,” an impressive career transition for any actor who has grown up on television.

Former 'Cosby Show' actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died at age 54 while swimming in Costa Rica on July 20, was a devoted father and musician.