Malcolm-Jamal Warner spoke with PEOPLE in 2024 about his mom Pamela Warner's valuable advice serving as a guiding light throughout his career.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner of 'The Cosby Show' died at 54, leaving behind a wife and daughter as fans reflect on his life and relationships

Although the late Cosby Show actor kept much of his private life out of the spotlight, he had previously posted pictures expressing how much he loved his only child. Warner never publicly shared his daughter's name or birthdate and kept the identity of his wife private, but he called their child their "mini us" in a 2021 Instagram post.