{"id":2076063,"date":"2025-10-08T01:03:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T01:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2076063"},"modified":"2025-10-08T01:03:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T01:03:25","slug":"how-murder-in-a-small-town-paid-tribute-to-late-malcolm-jamal-warner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/how-murder-in-a-small-town-paid-tribute-to-late-malcolm-jamal-warner\/","title":{"rendered":"How Murder in a Small Town Paid Tribute to Late Malcolm-Jamal Warner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/malcolm-jamal-warner\/\"><strong>Malcolm-Jamal Warner<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s final TV role before his death found him playing a protective father on <em>Murder in a Small Town<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>During the Tuesday, October 7, episode of the Fox series, Warner <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/malcolm-jamal-warners-final-tv-performance-revealed-after-his-death\/\">played a dad named Richard Buscombe<\/a>, who became a suspect after his ex-wife was murdered. Buscombe, however, is determined to look after his daughter, and it is ultimately revealed that his ex-wife\u2019s brother killed her over an inheritance.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the episode,<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/shocking-tv-deaths-2014229\/\"> a message on the screen<\/a> read, \u201cDedicated to the memory of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Based on novels written by <strong>L.R. Wright<\/strong>, <em>Murder in a Small Town<\/em> follows a police chief named Karl (<strong>Rossif Sutherland<\/strong>) who investigates mysterious murders with the help of others, including his girlfriend, Cassandra (<strong>Kristin Kreuk<\/strong>). The procedural format allows the show to feature celebrity cameos, including Warner\u2019s.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/how-tv-shows-handled-stars-deaths-riverdale-more\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/how-tv-shows-handled-stars-deaths-riverdale-more\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">How TV Shows Handled Stars\u2019 Deaths: \u2018And Just Like That\u2018 and More<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tRiverdale,\u00a0Glee\u00a0and more TV shows were faced with the difficult task of writing out characters after their portrayers died off screen. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Deal of [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tuesday\u2019s appearance <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/everything-we-know-about-malcolm-jamal-warners-death-so-far\/\">was Warner\u2019s last project<\/a> before his death in July. While on vacation with his family in Costa Rica, Warner drowned at age 54. His official cause of death was ruled as asphyxia due to submersion.<\/p>\n<p>Head of the Tourist Police for Costa Rica <strong>Elberth Le\u00f3n<\/strong> told <em>Us Weekly<\/em> at the time that Warner and his daughter found themselves dragged by an ocean current. Two people at the scene went to get Warner\u2019s daughter safely back to land. Another adult male was also struggling in the water and was later treated at a nearby clinic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.5%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large credit-added wp-image-4125599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN:\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=100&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 100w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=200&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=300&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=400&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=500&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=600&amp;quality=70&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=700&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 700w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=800&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 800w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=900&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 900w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=1400&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1400w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=1600&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1600w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=1800&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1800w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=1920&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 1920w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MIST-203_bts_0004_f.jpg?w=2400&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) calc(100vw - 6em), (max-width: 1000px) 80vw, 1000px\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Kailey Schwerman\/ FOX<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One month after Malcolm\u2019s death, his mother, <strong>Pamela Warner<\/strong>, broke her silence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNeedless to say our hearts are heavy with the loss of Malcolm. He was a kind, loving man with a huge heart for humanity,\u201d Pamela wrote via Instagram in August. \u201cHe wanted all to be aware of their inner strength and that they could succeed and transform. This was his latest mission and work, transformation in order for you to be fully present in your life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She continued: \u201cMalcolm was an exceptional husband, father and son \u2014 a man deeply in love with life, his wife and his daughter. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pamela told those grieving that her son, who rose to fame on <em>The Cosby Show<\/em>, \u201cwas at peace\u201d and \u201cdid not suffer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMalcolm was birthed through water and he transitioned through water. He departed as he arrived, through water,\u201d she said. \u201cThis was his time. His mission on earth had been completed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Murder in a Small Town<\/em> showrunner <strong>Ian Weir<\/strong> previously reflected on getting the chance to work with Warner<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/celebrity-deaths-of-2025-stars-weve-lost-this-year\/\"> shortly before his death.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cHis performance \u2014 as a struggling single dad, fiercely protective of his daughter \u2014 just glows with integrity,\u201d Weir said in a September statement. \u201cHe found levels that I hadn\u2019t imagined.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Weir added: \u201cWe were really delighted when Malcolm agreed to join us as a guest star \u2014 and completely thrilled by the experience of working with him. He was such a leader and a gentleman. It\u2019s such a terrible, tragic loss.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Murder in a Small Town<\/em> airs on Fox Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.usmagazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malcolm-Jamal Warner\u2018s final TV role before his death found him playing a protective father on Murder in a Small Town. During the Tuesday, October 7, episode of the Fox series, Warner played a dad named Richard Buscombe, who became a suspect after his ex-wife was murdered. 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