United Kingdom, July 23 -- Malcolm-Jamal Warner was swimming with his eight-year-old daughter when he drowned.

The Cosby Show star tragically died at the age of 54 after drowning on Sunday (20.07.25) whilst on holiday in Costa Rica and it has now been revealed that he was in the water with his daughter - whose name has not been made public - when the incident occurred.

Police have told ABC News that surfers attempted to save Malcolm and his daughter after the pair were spotted struggling against the current.

A surfer was able to save the Suits star's daughter by returning her to safety on his surfboard whilst Malcolm was pulled back to a shore by a volunteer lifeguard and another surfer.

The actor - who was best known for his role as ...