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Malcolm-Jamal Warner\u2019s mother Pamela Warner shared an emotional tribute to her late son on a newly-launched Instagram account to honor the late actor on Aug. 8<\/p>\n
Pamela noted that her son \u201cdid not suffer\u201d when he died from an accidental drowning on July 20<\/p>\n
\u201cThis was his time. His mission on earth had been completed,\u201d she wrote<\/p>\n
Malcolm-Jamal Warner\u2019s mother Pamela Warner is taking solace in knowing that her son \u201cdid not suffer\u201d in his final moments.
\nPamela shared an emotional message on Aug. 8 on the newly-launched “Malcolm-Jamal Warner Living Legacy” Instagram account and reflected on her son\u2019s sudden death at age 54 while he was on a family vacation in Costa Rica on July 20.
\n“For those of you who are at a loss, pained by the suddenness of his departure, ache for his presence or just to hear his voice one more time, to see his beatific smile one more time, be comforted that he was at peace and more importantly, he did not suffer,” she wrote.<\/p>\n
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“Malcolm was birthed through water and transitioned through water,\u201d she added. \u201cThis was his time. His mission on earth had been completed.”
\nShe encouraged loved ones and fans to \u201chold close to whatever part of Malcolm’s life that touched yours.\u201d
\n\u201cIn keeping it near, you keep his spirit alive \u2014 nourishing you with the peace, love, joy and light that embodied Malcolm-Jamal Warner,” she added.<\/p>\n
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“He was not only my son, but also my teacher, coach, confidant, business partner, and best friend. He was the son that his father was immensely proud of and loved fiercely and unconditionally,\u201d she wrote.
\nShe looked back on how he loved \u201cthe magic of being an actor\u201d and noted how he was \u201calways studying and honing his craft.\u201d Pamela also mentioned how Malcolm became a musician \u201ca little later in life, at 26,\u201d but \u201cexcelled as a bassist and formed his own band, Miles Long.”
\nWith his accomplishments in the entertainment industry, she said, “Malcolm left an indelible mark on the world and on countless hearts. All who met him, however briefly, were better for the encounter.\u201d
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\n“This is the official account honoring Malcolm-Jamal Warner, lovingly run by his mother, Pamela Warner,\u201d she wrote in the account\u2019s first post alongside a picture of the late actor smiling.
\n“In the weeks and months ahead, we\u2019ll be sharing updates on the work being done in his memory,\u201d she added. \u201cThank you for being here and staying connected,”
\nPEOPLE has learned that an upcoming tribute event is being planned for Malcolm at the end of the year or early 2026. More details are expected to be shared in the weeks and months to come.
\nA source later told PEOPLE that Warner was body surfing in the water during a family trip in Costa Rica at the time of his death, and a day later, the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE that the actor died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion.
\nThe OIJ told PEOPLE on July 24 in a statement that Malcolm’s daughter was not in the water with him when he drowned.
\n“Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea,” the statement from the OIJ, translated from Spanish to English, read.
\n“It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out,” the statement continued. “However, Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was pulled out by several people on the beach. He received care from Red Cross officials, but was pronounced dead at the scene.”
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\nMalcolm is survived by a wife and daughter, whose identities he opted to keep private.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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