Phylicia Rashad pays homage to Malcolm-Jamal Warner at the 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony for his tragic death for months.
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Phylicia Rashad opened the “In Memorials” section at the Emmy Awards Sunday night, paying a heartfelt tribute to her late Malcolm-Jamal Warner, whose long-time screen son is “Cosby Show,” who died in July at the age of 54.
“He is a beloved teenager in an iconic TV series, and the world looks masculinity,” Rashad said in a solemn moment. “Like all the friends and colleagues who have transitioned over the past year, Malcolm Jamal Warner remains in our hearts.”
Tribute a few months after Warner accidentally drowned while on vacation in Costa Rica.
The actor is known for playing Theo Huxtable as a famous actor in all eight seasons of “Cosby Show”.
Rashad, who portrays Clair Huxtable, stands on the center stage, and photos of the TV characters that were already playing at the time are played behind her.
She continued: “We not only remember their talents, but also because they make us believe in something bigger and the best within us.”
Warner’s legacy goes far beyond his breakthrough role. After finishing the Cosby Show in 1992, he built a steady career in series like “9-1-1” and “Residents” while also working behind the camera and pursuing music.
Since Warner’s death, tribute has poured in throughout the entertainment industry.
Beyoncé paid tribute to him on her website and wrote: “Thank you for being an important part of our shared TV history. You will be missed.”
Viola Davis shared a message on Instagram saying, “Theo is our son, our brother, our friend.”
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