Sitcom star Malcolm-Jamal Warner was “caught by a high current” in Costa Rica before he accidentally drowned Sunday afternoon. The “Cosby Show” alum’s body was discovered by local authorities near Cocles, a beach in Limon, ABC News first reported Monday.

Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, officials said.

Kelley gave credit to the late actor for pushing for diverse portrayals of Black characters on-screen.