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.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s ex, Regina King, is the latest person to pay tribute to the late Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who has died aged 54. Warner, who also starred in Malcolm & Eddie and The Resident, drowned Sunday while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. A representative for the actor confirmed his death to The Independent.

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.'

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.