“He was at peace”: Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother breaks silence on son’s death

The Cosby Show star, musician, and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother, Pamela Warner, is breaking her silence following her son’s death on July 20, 2025. Pamela is honoring Jamal by creating a new Instagram account called the “Malcolm-Jamal Warner Living Legacy.”

The purpose of this account is to honor and celebrate Warner. In her first post, Pamela explained that it is the official account dedicated to him and that she is the one managing it. Grieving her late son, Pamela made a second post on August 8, 2025, in which she wrote a heartfelt message saying:

''Needless to say our hearts are heavy with the loss of Malcolm.''

In the same post, she also mentioned that Malcolm passed away in peace. She wrote:

''Be comforted that he was at peace.''

How is Pamela Warner paying tribute to her son, Malcolm-Jamal Warner?

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his performances in the sitcom Reed Between the Lines, Suits, and the medical drama The Resident, tragically passed away on July 20. He was vacationing with his family in Costa Rica.

Jamal drowned after being swept away by a strong rip current at Playa Cocles in Limón Province, according to ABC News. Following the actor’s death, his mother created an Instagram account to honor and cherish his memories with the world.

In a post made on Friday, Pamela shared what Jamal was like as a person and revealed his recent mission. She wrote:

''He was a kind, loving man with a huge heart for humanity. He wanted all to be aware of their inner strength and that they could succeed, accomplish and transform. This was his latest mission and work, transformation, in order for you to be fully present in your life.''

She then went on to describe Malcolm as a great husband and father, who loved his wife and daughter deeply. She also mentioned how he was not only her son but also a business partner, coach, teacher, best friend, and confidant.

Pamela then mentioned a little about his career and his musical journey. She wrote:

''He was in love with the magic of being an actor, always studying and honing his craft. Though he began his musical journey a little later in life, at 26, he excelled as a bassist and formed his own band, Miles Long.''

She continued:

''A poet as well as a musician, he released four albums — two Grammy-nominations and one Grammy award. At eight years old, after his first stage performance, he declared that being on stage was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. It became a self-fulfilling prophesy.''

In the second slide of the same post, Pamela expressed how she could go on and on about Malcolm because she is his mother. She also said that she was blessed that Malcolm chose her to be his mother. She concluded the post by saying:

''Hold close to whatever part of Malcolm's life that touched yours. In keeping it near, you keep his spirit alive — nourishing you with the peace, love, joy and light that embodied Malcolm-Jamal Warner.''

As per reports, Pamela has confirmed that a more formal tribute event is expected to take place later this year or in early 2026.

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