Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mother, Pamela, has released a statement about her son in the wake of his death.
Pamela posted a lengthy message about her son on the Instagram account, @mjwlivingleacy, that was created on Aug. 6.
“Needless to say our hearts are heavy with the loss of Malcom,” she wrote. “He was a kind, loving man with a huge heart for humanity. He wanted all to be aware of their inner strength and that they could succeed, accomplish and transform. This was his latest mission and work, transformation, in order for you to be fully presnet in your life.”
“Malcom was an exceptional husband, father, and son — a man deeply in love with life, his wife, and his daughter," she continued. "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.”
Pamela continued on, explaining how in touch he was with his creative side. “Though he began his musical journey a little later in life, at 26, he excelled as a bassist and formed his own band, Miles Long,” she wrote. “A poet as well as a musician, he released four albums — two Grammy-nominations and one Grammy Award. At eight years old, after his final stage performance, he declared that being on stage was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. It became a self-fulfilling prophesy.”
“Malcolm was birthed through water and he transitioned through water,” she later continued. “He departed as he arrived, through water. This was his time. His mission on earth had been completed.”
The account that Pamela started to honor her son will continue celebrating what he’s accomplished in the future. "In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll be sharing updates on the work being done in his memory. Thank you for being here and staying connected," she shared in a post.
Warner passed away on July 20 at the age of 54 due to an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. In a statement from the Judicial Investigation Agency about what happened, Warner was revealed to be body surfing at the time during a family trip when it happened.
"Mr. Warner was playing with his daughter at the seashore at one point. He then left her out of the water, and he and a friend of his entered the sea," read the statement.
"It was at that moment that they were swept away by the current, and the friend managed to get out," the statement continued. "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."
