The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Malcolm Jamal Warner, whose passing at age 54 has left many in shock. Known for his impactful screen presence and revered career, his absence is being felt deeply by those who had the privilege of knowing him in either a personal or professional capacity. Among them is Suits creator Aaron Korsh, who shared a heartfelt tribute for the departed star on Monday, July 21, reminiscing about his equation with him.

A harsh wave of grief has touched those who once shared screen and stories with Malcolm Jamal Warner including Aaron Korsh. 

Taking to X, Aaron Korsh penned an emotional tribute for Malcolm Jamal Warner, the news of whose death shocked Hollywood earlier that day. Describing the actor as “a beloved member of the #Suits family,” the television producer recalled Warner as being one of the “most enthusiastic, joyful actors" he has ever worked with. Saddened by the untimely passing of the actor, Korsh added in his tribute, “Too soon.” Jamal Warner, for those unversed, played prison counselor Julius Rowe on the sixth season of Suits. His demise, according to the reports, is being attributed to drowning while on a vacation with his family in Costa Rica. 

Warner was swimming at Playa Grande near the town of Cahita on the Caribbean coast on Sunday afternoon when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean, reported CNN. The Costa Rica Judicial Investigation Police told the outlet that locals on the beach tried to help Warner, but to no avail. A New Jersey native, the actor stepped foot into Tinseltown at a young age of nine, making appearances in shows like Fame and The Cosby Show, the latter of which even earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1986. Information on his survivors was not immediately available. Meanwhile, amid Warner's untimely demise, one of his last Instagram posts is going viral. 

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Just days before his untimely passing, Malcolm Jamal Warner shared a poignant Instagram post — now echoing widely among his fans. 

Malcolm Jamal Warner's second-to-last Instagram post came on July 6 as he expressed support for Be Love Day, which falls on July 9. The initiative is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s teachings on love and justice, and promoting the same, Warner wrote on his social media: “Our World House needs for us to BE LOVE.” He added, “Our collective holistic health depends on it.” Warner called the day an exploration and celebration of what love can do, as he shared links to The King Center’s website. 

Malcolm Jamal Warner’s fans from all walks of life are celebrating his legacy, with Harriet Cammock, a 58-year-old Detroit author and speaker, writing on X that his demise feels like “losing one of us.” The figure elaborated on how her sentiments arose from watching Warner consistently on TV, which made her feel like she was related to him. Following Aaron Korsh's tribute, reactions from other members of the show, which spawned a spin-off, are awaited as well.

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