United Kingdom, Sept. 15 -- Phylicia Rashad paid tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner during the Emmy Awards In Memoriam segment on Sunday (14.09.25).

The 77-year-old actress opened the emotional section of the show by honouring her late Cosby Show on-screen son, who drowned in July aged 54.

She said on stage at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater: ""He was a beloved teenager in an iconic television series who the world watched grow into manhood.

"Like all our friends and colleagues who transitioned this past year, Malcolm-Jamal Warner remains in our hearts."

The veteran actress went on to pay tribute to a host of other stars who were being honoured in the segment, including Teri Garr, Gary Smith, Allan Blye, Terry Louise Fisher, David Duclon, Jo...