Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother is speaking out for the first time since “The Cosby Show” star’s death at 54.

Nearly three weeks after the Cosby Show alum died in an accidental drowning, his mother Pamela Warner shared a heartbreaking statement about his passing.

“Needless to say our hearts are heavy with the loss of Malcolm,” she began on Instagram Aug. 8. “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.”

Describing the 54-year-old as an “exceptional” man, Pamela continued, “He was not only my son, but also my teacher, coach, confidant, business partner, and best friend. He was the son that his father was immensely proud of and loved fiercely and unconditionally.”

She added, “Malcolm was birthed through water and he transitioned through water. He departed as he arrived, through water. This was his time. His mission on earth had been completed.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theodore “Theo” Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” for eight years, died July 20 from drowning while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica. Warner was rescued by bystanders and taken to shore, where he received treatment from the Costa Rican Red Cross, per the agency, but he was declared dead at the scene.

According to USA TODAY, the actor’s representative Jordyn Palos told the outlet that a tribute event memorializing Malcolm-Jamal Warner will take place sometime between the end of the year and early 2026.https://www.wbls.com/news/pamela-warner-issues-first-statement-on-malcolm-jamal-warners-death/