Malcolm-Jamal Warner suffered a devastating personal heartbreak with the death of his girlfriend years before he became a husband and father. The beloved Cosby Show star was at the bedside of his former girlfriend, Michelle Thomas, when she died from cancer in 1998.

Warner experienced ups and downs before his death at age 54 from drowning. Despite his Hollywood success, Malcolm-Jamal Warner experienced personal heartbreak from the death of his former girlfriend Michelle Thomas and a split from Regina King.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who rose to popularity for his role on The Cosby Show, left for his heavenly abode on July 20, 2025. Subsequently, fans have been curious about the late actor’s personal life, especially who he was married to.