Gary Coleman Taken Off Life Support, Dead at 42
Former child star and actor Gary Coleman of Diff'rent Strokes fame has died. He was 42. He was taken off life support earlier today and passed away.
The diminutive Coleman passed away at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo after suffering a brain hemorrhage and losing consciousness.
A resident of Santaquin, Utah, Coleman had been hospitalized Wednesday and lost consciousness the next day. He was on life support until this afternoon.
Born with failed kidneys, Coleman had undergone two transplants by age 14 and his growth was permanently stunted by the side effects of dialysis.
The precocious, chubby-cheeked Coleman was just 10 when Diff'rent Strokes debuted on NBC in 1978. The popular show lasted for eight seasons.
R.I.P. Gary Coleman (1968-2010).
The scene-stealing Gary quickly became a pop-culture icon, whose recurring line "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" became a national catchphrase.
At the height of his TV series success, Coleman reportedly earned $64,000 per week and is said to have made some $18 million during his heyday.
His acting career as an adult fell far short of his glory days, however, with only occasional guest appearances and small roles in films and TV movies.
Coleman has had encounters with the law in recent years, including just this February, when he accepted a plea deal on domestic violence charges.
That stemmed from an incident with wife Shannon Price, who took him off life support today. Gary's health problems also escalated in recent years.
Hopefully he is now at peace. Our condolences to Gary Coleman's family, friends and fans in this difficult time. He will be remembered and missed.
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June 2nd, 2010 10:25 AM
WHAT THE HECK YOU GUYS NEED TO GET A LIFE. I MISS GARY COLEMAN TERRIBLYY AND LOVE BOB SAGAT. JUST SAYING. HIS DEATH WAS HORRIBLEE. I THINK IMA CRYYY. THIS REALLY RUINED MY WHOLEEE FUCKIN YEAR.
June 2nd, 2010 10:16 AM
your stupid colleen. YOUR A JERK.
June 2nd, 2010 10:13 AM
I didnt even read this page im just bored an wanted to leave a coment
May 31st, 2010 4:24 PM
You will always be remembered. When one did not want to laugh, yu mad it happen. Sadly missed
May 30th, 2010 11:30 PM
Gary was so cool ! Rest in peace...we'll miss you a lot Gary. I'm really sad about this. My husband called me when he was at work and told me about it. Gary was one of my favorite actors from the 80's. We love you Gary Coleman.....always and forever!!!
May 30th, 2010 10:56 PM
he will be missed what a man he ways in all ways
May 30th, 2010 8:49 PM
How come nobody can write normal fucking english: He was a precocious, chubby-cheeked Coleman was 10 when Diff'rent Strokes debuted on NBC in 1978. That sentence makes no grammatical sense.
May 30th, 2010 1:30 PM
where is his parents now.rest in peace gary
May 30th, 2010 9:23 AM
YOU WILL BE MISSED
LUV
NATHALIA
May 29th, 2010 10:37 PM
Goodbye, sweet man. Ui'll be missed. I hope you're in a better, happier place where nobody takes advantage of you or exploits you or harasses you or pesters you to repeat "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout" endlessly Rest in peace, and thank you for all the laughs over the years.God job, THG--thank you for a respectful article. You showed class, and it's what this man deserved. I loved Gary Coleman--he was the man.