Phylicia Rashad is honoring her TV son Malcolm-Jamal Warner after his death.
The 77-year-old actress took to the stage during the 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday night (September 14) to introduce the In Memoriam segment.
Phylicia began by paying tribute to Malcolm-Jamal, who played her son on The Cosby Show.
Keep reading to find out more…“He was a beloved teenager in an iconic television series who the world watched grow into manhood,” Phylicia started. “And like all our friends and colleagues who transitioned this past year, Malcolm-Jamal Warner remains in our hearts.”
“We remember them, not just for their immense talent, but also for the way they made us believe in something bigger, the best that is within us,” she continued. “And even though they may no longer be here with us, we can all smile knowing that their impact will remain, knowing that their lasting impressions will continue to live on through story, knowing that they touched our lives.”
Malcolm-Jamal died in a drowning accident back in July while on vacation in Costa Rica with his family. He was 54-years-old.
Just days before the Emmys, Malcolm-Jamal‘s wife revealed her identity and broke her silence on his tragic death.