Widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner launches charities in his memory

MalcolmJamal Warner’s widow and mother have spoken publicly in recent weeks as the family continues to grieve the actor’s sudden death and moves to preserve his legacy. Warner, 54, best known for playing Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, drowned on July 20 while swimming on a family vacation in Costa Rica, officials said. On Sept. 12 his wife, who had kept a low profile, identified herself as Tenisha Warner on Instagram and announced two new charitable initiatives in his memory. Warner’s mother, Pamela, later told Good Morning America she remains at peace with her son’s passing and offered new details that conflict with earlier reports about the circumstances of the drowning.

Tenisha Warner posted a never before seen wedding photo of the couple and wrote that their daughter and she are launching River Ember and The Warner Family Foundation. Tenisha described River Ember as offering seasonal tool kits for parents to help children manage emotions, including grief, through stories, family rituals and parent reflections. The Warner Family Foundation, she said, will provide college scholarships for students pursuing arts education. “This is love. Still moving. Still making. Still...