Phylicia Rashad gave heartfelt words to her TV son, Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

During the Emmy Awards In Memoriam segment, Rashad spoke about Warner after his drowning in Costa Rica in July.

Rashad and Warner were part of the cast of The Cosby Show for eight seasons.

Rashad said, “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.”

She continued, “Tonight, as is tradition at the Emmys, we remember them not just for their immense talent, but also for the way they made us believe in something bigger, the best that is within us. Even though they may no longer be here with us, we can all smile, knowing their impact will remain, knowing that their lasting impressions will continue to live on through story, knowing that they touched our lives. And whether you grew up watching them, or have just now discovered their brilliance, their light remains in the very fabric of our industry.”