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3:40 PM PT -- TMZ has just learned there was a second individual who was injured during the incident. The Costa Rican Red Cross tells TMZ ... the second individual was rushed to a local clinic in critical condition. Their current condition is unknown.

3:10 PM PT -- Judicial Investigation Agency tells TMZ ... Malcolm was rescued by bystanders and taken to the shore where he received aid from the Costa Rican Red Cross. He was declared dead at the scene. The body was sent to the Judicial Morgue in San Joaquín de Flores, Heredia for an autopsy.

10:53 AM PT -- Warner died of asphyxia after he was caught by a high current in the ocean, according to ABC News. His body was reportedly found Sunday afternoon.

"The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died in Costa Rica at the age of 54, TMZ has learned.

TMZ has a reliable source who says Warner died as a result of an accidental drowning while he was vacationing with his daughter.

As you know, Malcolm‑Jamal Warner straight‑up owned the '80s as Theodore Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," snagging an Emmy nod and locking in his spot in TV royalty.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner charmed his way into the hearts of "The Cosby Show's" fans for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable, which lasted for the entirety of the program's run.

The thing is, the late performer took on plenty of work following the end of the hit sitcom, which ran for a total of eight seasons.

We're going to take a look back at what Warner was involved with following the end of the program ... and check out how the actor ended up receiving a Grammy Award.

Following the conclusion of "The Cosby Show," Warner jumped from project to project, and he  signed on to voice The Producer in over forty episodes of "The Magic School Bus."

Malcolm‑Jamal Warner was looking forward to some R & R in Costa Rica just one week before his tragic passing at 54, and his arrival there was captured in what could be the final public pic of him.

The actor was photographed at the airport in CR, looking relaxed and low‑key on July 13. He had just arrived on a flight from Atlanta ... exactly one week before his tragic death by drowning.

TMZ broke the story ... Malcolm-Jamal's body was found Sunday after he got caught in an ocean current, resulting in his accidental drowning.

Dog the Bounty Hunter's family is going through a personal tragedy ... because his stepson shot and killed his step-grandson in what we're told was an accidental shooting.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Gregory Zecca -- son of Dog's wife, Francie -- shot his 13-year-old son Anthony in a freak accident at their apartment in Naples, Florida Saturday night.

Law enforcement confirms to us they responded to a call about a shooting around 8 PM ET. They haven't made any arrests and call this an "isolated incident." The investigation is ongoing.

Eileen Fulton, the actress who became a household name through her role as Lisa Grimaldi on "As the World Turns," has died at the age of 91.

Fulton passed away on Monday, July 14, in Asheville, North Carolina, following a period of declining health, according to an obituary shared by Groce Funeral Home.

After studying drama and music at Greensboro College, she moved to New York City in 1956. Her breakout came in 1960 when she appeared in the film "Girl of the Night."

Dave Portnoy's not sorry to see Stephen Colbert's show ending ... pointing out this is just capitalism at work -- lose millions, find a new job!

The Barstool Sports founder took to X Saturday to fire off about CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ... calling out Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders -- among others -- for claiming Paramount was politically motivated to give him the axe.

ICYMI ... Colbert went after his own network in his monologue early this week -- likening a $16 million lawsuit settlement over a "60 Minutes" interview President Donald Trump claimed was deceptively edited to a "big, fat bribe." A move Dave says is just pure "arrogance."

Tom Bergeron's hosting a new dance competition ... though the new contestants are a whole lot more dangerous than your average group of celebrities -- these are some of the ocean's most dangerous predators.

The former "Dancing with the Stars" host joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday to discuss his new show for Shark Week titled "Dancing with Sharks" ... where professional shark handlers are training with a choreographer, hopping in the water and teaching the animals how to boogie!

Bergeron jokes sharks like to lead -- after all, they're some of the scariest fish out there, so they certainly ain't afraid to forge their own paths -- but, he adds, it's pretty safe ... 'cause the shark handlers have worked with creatures like these for years and know what to do.

Reality TV star Sydnee Falkner may have skyrocketed to fame on Netflix's "Million Dollar Secret," but when it comes to her smokin' social media shots ... there's absolutely no kept secret!

After grabbing the audience on the hit reality series, she's since scored features in hot entertainment mediums like Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire -- not to mention landing some hefty partnerships.

Leaving little to the imagination, the blonde bombshell rocked this bedazzled mini-dress at last night's Netflix nomination dinner. Other reality TV stars like Phillip Soloman from "Deal or No deal Island" and Jasmine Goode from "The Valley" joined in for the fun!

Soak up sizzling shots like these -- Sydnee surfaced above the surface in a hot-pink bikini for a quick hot tub photo-op 🔥!

Stephen Colbert’s dropping the mic on late-night TV next year, and looks like the talk-show king is seriously beloved ... 'cause the celebs are freaking out over the news.

Ben Stiller, Rachel Zegler, "Severance" star Adam Scott and others flooded social media with their heartbreak over the announced ending of 'The Late Show' -- their reaction coming after Stephen dropped the bombshell on Thursday night’s episode, admitting he was just as shocked at the news.

Stephen Colbert will finally get to embrace the life of a morning person ... 'cause he's got one more season and then he's leaving late-night television behind.

More specifically, CBS announced that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is officially coming to an end ... which, of course, means its host will need to look for new work after May 2026.

The company made the announcement Thursday ... calling the move "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.”

Huda Mustafa says Chris Seeley's talking a lot about their amorous activities for someone who didn't give her the ride of her life ... claiming he only "barely" put it in when they had sex!

The "Love Island USA" star stopped by Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast to discuss her time on the show ... and dished on the sexual prowess of her partner on the show, Chris Seeley.

Cooper asks if Seeley talked to Huda before telling other people in the villa they'd done the deed ... and, she says not only did they not have a discussion -- but, the extent of their sexual activity was totally overblown, too.

Khloé Kardashian’s making it crystal clear -- she’s all about embracing her natural looks these days ... a far cry from the era when she wouldn’t dare post without a heavy dose of Photoshop.

On her "Khloé in Wonder Land" podcast, the 41-year-old looked back on the filter-obsessed era -- admitting she was editing her pics so much, she basically looked like a cartoon character.

Khloé said it was a messy cycle -- she’d have pro photos heavily edited, then see unfiltered pap shots and feel like she didn’t even look like the same person in real life.

"Love Island USA" star Huda Mustafa has opened up about her painful past, revealing the shocking abuse she and her family suffered at the hands of her father ... and how, in some instances, even her own family couldn’t -- or wouldn’t -- believe her about her own experiences.

On the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Huda explained how she was left alone with her dad for long stretches while her mom worked, hinting that much more went down behind closed doors than anyone realized. And when the truth came out? Her family refused to accept it.

Huda told host Alex Cooper that while that stings, she’s made peace with the fact that she knows the truth -- and despite everything, still watched her siblings go through their own hell with their dad.

Ashley Moore, from the hit Netflix show "Temptation Island," is finally addressing where her friendship with costar Tayler Byrd stands after their heated online fallout ... and she tells us there's zero chance of a reconciliation

We caught up with Ashley on Tuesday, and she tells TMZ the drama with Tayler and others who "hopped on that bandwagon" didn't come out of nowhere -- it all boiled down to different expectations when it comes to loyalty and friendship.

Moore's reality TV ex-boyfriend Grant Larsen had also hopped on the hate train to paint her as a bad friend ... and Ashley says there's a lot she could spill, but she's choosing to take the high road.

The "Stranger Things" trailer for the show's fifth and final season finally dropped -- and Hawkins' finest are ready to turn Vecna into yesterday’s nightmare in one last, epic upside-down showdown!

The nearly 3-minute trailer is worth every second -- showing the gang hell‑bent on taking down monstrous Vecna after it left Max in a coma ... and serving up an explosive first look at '80s icon Linda Hamilton as the ultimate badass Dr. Kay. Yup, pure retro gold.

The trailer pulls no punches -- the final battle is darker, deadlier, and more powerful than anything Eleven and the gang have ever faced, forcing them to unite one last time to stop the Upside Down from swallowing Hawkins whole.

"Love Island USA" star Nic Vansteenberghe is finally sounding off on Cierra Ortega’s sudden villa boot -- now that he’s got the full scoop on her racial controversy post-exit.

On the latest "Chicks in the Office" podcast, he said producers brushed it off to him as "personal reasons" -- super vague -- and he even thought about leaving the villa himself since their connection was one of the strongest there.

Nic said he stayed put 'cause if whatever was going down outside didn’t align with his values, walking out might’ve looked like he was backing it too.