Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at 54, with his official cause of death now being revealed. The actor was on a family vacation in Costa Rica when he died from an accidental drowning, the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE.

Off screen, Warner managed to sidestep the pitfalls and scandals that so many child stars face. After “The Cosby Show” ended in 1992, Warner went on to other beloved series, including “Malcom & Eddie,” “The Resident” and “9-1-1,” an impressive career transition for any actor who has grown up on television.

Beyoncé's website now directs to a message about Malcolm-Jamal Warner following his sudden death: 'Thanks for being a big part of our shared television history.'

Two days after Malcolm-Jamal Warner died after an accidental drowning at age 54, Raven-Symoné—who starred alongside the actor on The Cosby Show—shared a moving tribute to her costar.

New details have emerged in the drowning death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner as the Caribbean Guard revealed why the beach where he was swimming did not have patrols.