The widow of “Cosby” actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is suing his mother for $1.2 million from the family trust.
The actor drowned on July 20, 2025 off the coast of Costa Rica. The 54-year-old star was best known for his role as Theo Huxtable in the 1980s sitcom “The Cosby Show.”
On Monday, the anniversary of his death, Tenisha Warner filed a lawsuit against Pamela Warner in DeKalb County Superior Court.
According to court documents, obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Tenisha accused her husband of failing to honor his prenuptial agreement while he was alive.
The couple’s 8-year-old daughter was on vacation with her father when he drowned.
Pamela Warner is the trustee of the Warner Family Trust that the actor set up in 1996.
Tenisha is suing Pamela for at least $1.2 million from the family trust. Tenisha alleges she and Malcolm signed a premarital agreement in May 2022 that included a $1 million life insurance policy with her as sole beneficiary. However, the actor allegedly failed to apply for the insurance policy.
Pamela wrote a lengthy Instagram post on the anniversary of her son’s death. In the post, she accused someone of being “evil and greedy”.
“During my year long journey, I have discovered how cruel, evil and greedy a human can be. I have also discovered the depth of love, care, concern and support that humans are capable of. All of which I have been the recipient of. The good, the bad and the ugly. These are the lessons that apparently I will need as I continue my journey.”
Gayle King’s exclusive interview with Tenisha is set to air on “CBS Mornings” on Thursday, July 23.