Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who gained fame playing Theodore Huxtable on the 1980s sitcom 'The Cosby Show,' has died.

He was 54 years old.

TMZ cites unconfirmed sources that say Warner died in an accidental drowning:

Warner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1970. He was named after Malcolm X and Ahmad Jamal, a jazz pianist, and was raised by his mother Pamela (who also served as his manager).

Warner showed a talent for acting from a young age and graduated from the Professional Children's School in New York.

He had a steady career as a character actor and appeared in many television shows and films, most notably as the aforementioned Huxtable son on 'The Cosby Show' from 1984-1992. In 1986, he was nominated for a Prime Time Emmy for that role.

Warner dated actress Michelle Thomas, who played his girlfriend on 'The Cosby Show' until Thomas died in 1998 at the age of 30.

Warner was married and had a child, but their names are not publicly known due to privacy concerns.

'The Cosby Show' was groundbreaking television.

Yes, it was.

Warner is survived by his wife and daughter, as well as his mother Pamela.

We send our condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.