1970 – 2025.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor who rose to fame as a teenager playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” passed away. Mr. Warner acted in dozens of television shows, directed episodes of television series, appeared in plays, wrote poetry and performed music as a bass player among his many accomplishments.
He started a podcast with Candace Kelley and Weusi Baraka, “Not All Hood,” about the experiences and identities of Black people in the United States. Mr. Warner spoke about the challenges Black people continue to face in society, and recent efforts to de-emphasize the contributions made by Black soldiers.