Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Breaks Silence on His Tragic Death

Calling it an "honor and blessing" to have been the Malcolm's mom, Pamela added, "For those of you who are at a loss, pained by the suddenness of his departure, ache for his presence or just to hear his voice one more time, to see his beatific smile one more time, be comforted that he was at peace and more importantly, he did not suffer."

"Malcolm was birthed through water and he transitioned through water. He departed as he arrived, through water," she wrote. "This was his time. His mission on earth had been completed."

In memory of her son, Pamela created the "Malcolm-Jamal Warner Living Legacy" Instagram page on Aug. 6. As she noted in her statement, "He was in love with the magic of being an actor, always studying and honing his craft."

Malcolm was swimming at Playa Cocles in the Limón province of Costa Rica July 20 when a current pulled him deeper into the sea, according to local authorities. Officials said Malcolm's daughter was with him during the beach trip, though only he and a friend entered the water.

"It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out," Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Agency said in a July 24 statement to People. "However, Mr. Warner was unable to get out and was pulled out by several people on the beach. He received care from Red Cross officials but was pronounced dead at the scene."

For a look back at Malcolm's life, read on.