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 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, where he was vacationing with his family, officials there said. He was 54.

The cause of death of Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner has been revealed. Warner drowned off the coast of Costa Rica on Sunday, July 20, Costa Rican National Police told ABC News. His official cause of death was ruled as asphyxia. The actor died near Cocles, a beach in Limon, Costa Rica, according to authorities.