Watch "The Insider" tonight and lets see them spin this.. they pushed him into flipping out and he had to be rushed to the hospital a month or so ago!:mad:


Gary Coleman DEAD: 'Diff'rent Strokes' Actor Dies In Utah Hospital

Gary Coleman is dead. He was taken off life support on Friday morning and passed away, Radaronline.com reports. His wife Shannon Price and her father were at the hospital.

Coleman, 42, was best known for his role as Arnold Jackson on "Diff'rent Strokes." Word got out that he was hospitalized Thursday and in critical condition.

This is breaking news, more to come.

For more Gary reading, here is a 2009 Gary Coleman interview with Huffington Post.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/28/gary-coleman-dead-diffren_n_593120.html

http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/28/obit.gary.coleman/

By Todd Leopold, CNNMay 28, 2010 2:58 p.m. EDT

(CNN) -- Former child star Gary Coleman, who rose to fame as the wisecracking youngster Arnold Jackson on the TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" but grew up to grapple with a troubled adulthood, has died. He was 42.

Coleman died of a brain hemorrhage at a Provo, Utah hospital, Friday afternoon, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The actor fell ill at his Santaquin, Utah, home Wednesday evening and was rushed by ambulance to a hospital, Coleman's spokesman had said in a statement earlier Friday.

He was then taken to another hospital -- Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo -- later Wednesday night.

In the late '70s and early '80s, Coleman was one of television's brightest stars, the personality around which NBC's "Strokes" -- the story of two inner-city children who are taken in by a wealthy businessman, his daughter and their housekeeper -- was built.

His natural charm and way with a line -- the frequently uttered "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?", directed at his older brother (played by Todd Bridges), became a catchphrase --helped make the show a breakout hit, a mainstay of the NBC schedule from 1978 to 1985 (and on ABC for a year afterward).

But in later years Coleman's name became a punch line. He was denigrated because of his short stature -- he never grew taller than 4 feet 8 inches because of nephritis, a kidney condition. He sued his parents over mismanagement of his finances; though he won a $1.3 million settlement in 1993, he had to file for bankruptcy six years later. He was occasionally in the news for scuffles. He appeared on TV court shows and had a brief run for governor of California.

Indeed, the 2003 Broadway musical "Avenue Q" featured a character named Gary Coleman who was identified as the former star of "Diff'rent Strokes," and was now the superintendent of an apartment building. (Coleman himself had once been a security guard after "Diff'rent Strokes" went off the air.) The character joined the cast in singing a song called "It Sucks to Be Me."

Coleman was born on February 8, 1968 and raised in Zion, Illinois, near Chicago. He was adopted as an infant by Willie Coleman, a representative for a pharmaceutical company, and Sue Coleman, a nurse. By age 5, Coleman was modeling for retailer Montgomery Ward, a job that was followed by appearances in commercials for McDonald's and Hallmark, according to a 1979 profile in People magazine.

After Norman Lear cast him in an unsuccessful pilot for a new version of "The Little Rascals" -- Coleman played Stymie -- he got the role of Arnold in "Diff'rent Strokes."

"Pudgy cheeks, twinking eyes, and flawless timing made him seem like an old pro packed into the body of a small child," wrote Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh in "The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present."

At the time, NBC was mired in last place among the three major broadcast networks and, excluding movies, had just two series in the Nielsen Top 20. "Strokes" was an immediate hit, finishing in the Top 30 its first three years, and made Coleman into a household name.

Veterans marveled at his comic timing. He appeared several times on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," performed on several specials and had a hit TV movie with "The Kid From Left Field." Until NBC started its mid-'80s rise with "The A-Team" and "The Cosby Show," he was the primary prime-time face of the network.

"Gary is exceptional, and not only by the standards set for children. He's bright, sweet and affectionate. He seems incapable of a wrong reading, and I've never seen that in any actor," co-star Conrad Bain, who played "Strokes' " millionaire industrialist Philip Drummond, told People in 1979.

"His talent," his mother added, "may be God's way of compensating him for what he's been through, and the fact that he'll never have the physical size of other boys." Coleman reportedly had a kidney transplant at 5, and would have another when he was 16.

Coleman was ready for new challenges when "Diff'rent Strokes" was canceled in 1986. "When "Diff'rent Strokes" got canceled, I was enormously thrilled and was very much looking forward to starting the rest of my life," he said in an interview.

But after the show went off the air, the actor -- by then 18 -- struggled to find a place in show business. He had occasional guest spots on game shows and other sitcoms but rarely regular work. (His youthful co-stars fared no better -- Bridges struggled with drug addiction before turning his life around, and Dana Plato, who played Kimberly Drummond, engaged in porn and crime. She died in 1999.)

Coleman also found himself with little money, after making more than $70,000 an episode at "Diff'rent Strokes' " peak. Upon turning 18, he looked into his finances and discovered that his fortune -- which should have been put in a trust fund and totaled in the millions -- was mostly nonexistent. A lawsuit against his "adopted parents," as he started calling them, was resolved in Coleman's favor, but he lost the money in attorneys' fees and bad investments, he told People in 1999. At one point in the '90s he was a security guard on a movie set.

By the time People interviewed him in 1999, after he declared bankruptcy, he was down to $100 cash, a few thousand in merchandise, an $800-a-month apartment and a leased pickup. He had also been sued by an autograph seeker whom he'd struck, claiming he'd felt threatened.

In the past 10 years, the headlines were generally bad news -- "Gary Coleman cited for disorderly conduct" (2007), "Gary Coleman in alleged bowling alley scuffle" (2008), "Gary Coleman charged with reckless driving" (2008), "Gary Coleman hospitalized for another seizure" (2010).

Even the bright spots had dark shadows: He married 22-year-old Shannon Price in 2007, but the marriage hit the rocks before they had celebrated their first anniversary. At the time of his death, Coleman was seeking a divorce.

At one time, when Coleman was on top of the world, he'd hoped to be a great actor like his hero, Sidney Poitier, according to People. He never let go of his dream, even after all his troubles, the magazine reported.

"He's an intelligent, successful black man," Coleman told People in 1999. Then he laughed, aware he'd always have other challenges. "But he's taller, so success comes rather more easily to him."

:(

Another good actor gone; but, will never be forgotten

May He Rest In Peace!!

:(

These things usually come in threes. First Art Linkletter, then Gary Coleman...:(

How Tragic
I hope that Todd Bridges is OK & doesn't take the news too hard!
I want him to live a long happy life

:( R.I.P. Gary Coleman

I know that many people have reached out to help Gary.

He had many health and financial problems.
You can only hope that he is at rest

:( This is very sad.. R.I.P. Gary Coleman. "What's ya talkin' about Willis"?

Gary Coleman was a large part of my youth. Not only did I watch his antics every week on Diff'rent Strokes but I also enjoyed the many made for TV movies that Gary did around that time. These include "The Kid From Left Field", "The Kid With the Broken Halo", The Kid with the 200 I.Q.", and "Scout's Honor:. Thank-you Gary for all the laughs, smiles, and heart warming family entertainment. It's sad that you went through so many struggles in your adult life but I hope and pray that you will now rest in peace.

When does it stop? I thought this was a joke at first. Man! This is such a shocker. He lived all these years in anger and sorrow and never had a full life. Maybe he will get some peace now.

Tragic, I can only hope he is at peace. :rip:

I'm so sorry to hear this. I will miss Gary Coleman. :(

R.I.P. Gary. I hope you are happier in the next life than you were here. All of us who grew up with you will never forget you. Thanks for all the laughs and good times. :(

Very sad news. May Gary rest in peace.

Here is a tribute from Sitcoms Online:

http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2010/05/ion-television-june-2010-highlights.html

Stay with us if there are any news on on-air tributes for Gary, such as a Diff'rent Strokes marathon.

I am so sorry to see this news today. I was just watching him a few weeks ago when he guest-starred on the 2nd season opener of "Facts Of Life". I, too, grew up watching Gary, not only on "Diff'rent Strokes" but also on "Facts". He also appeared with Lucille Ball on her tv special "Lucy Moves to NBC". It's so sad. He was a huge part of my childhood tv memories. I hope he finally at peace. We'll miss you Gary!

It's just so creepy and ironic that three DS-related deaths have occured in less than two months:

Dixie Carter (died 4/10/2010)
Tyler Lambert, son of Dana Plato (died 5/6/2010)
Gary Coleman (died 5/28/2010)

I feel so bad for Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Charlotte Rae, Danny Cooksey, Mary Ann Mobley, Shavar Ross...I can only imagine what they must be feeling right now. :(

This was posted on TMZ earlier this morning:

http://www.tmz.com/2010/05/28/gary-coleman-conrad-bain-diffrent-strokes-brain-hemorrhage-life-support-tv-show-dad-father/

'Diff'rent Strokes' Dad -- I'm 'Praying' for Gary
Originally posted May 28th 2010 8:30 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

The man who played Gary Coleman's sitcom father on "Diff'rent Strokes" tells TMZ he's aware of Gary's tragic situation -- and says he's "hoping and praying for his recovery."

Conrad Bain -- who played Philip Drummond on the show -- tells us the two haven't spoken in years ... but with the recent reports, Gary is definitely in his thoughts.

As we previously reported, Coleman is currently on life support after suffering a intracranial hemorrhage earlier this week.

I always thought he got a raw deal, not only from a health standpoint but with his parents, as well, and the way the media treated him. No wonder he was angry and frustrated!

I feel very sad today. To echo Marv's comment, Gary Coleman seemed to always be on TV in some form or another for about ten years when I was young, and I always really enjoyed him.

:rip: Gary, maybe Dana can help ease your transition.

Everyone talks about Gary's anger issues.
It seems I remember when the documentaries about the show came out that Gary was frustrated that he was a teenager and he was still being treated like a child on the show.

I remember Anissa Jones, who played Buffy, also had issues that she was still carrying around her doll MRs. Beasly, even when her character got older.

Did they ever discuss Gary's growth problems on the show?

Everyone talks about Gary's anger issues.
It seems I remember when the documentaries about the show came out that Gary was frustrated that he was a teenager and he was still being treated like a child on the show.

I remember Anissa Jones, who played Buffy, also had issues that she was still carrying around her doll MR. Beasly, even when her character got older.

Did they ever discuss Gary's growth problems on the show?
If they did, I don't remember.

This is so sad, DS was one of the first classic sitcoms I watched (and loved). RIP Gary, I hope you are happier wherever you are.


:rip:

:rip: Gary. I too enjoyed him when I was a kid watching Diff'rent Strokes.

Have a nice time in heaven, Gary.

Have a nice time in heaven, Gary.
That's a cool quote! :):):)

This guy has had quite a tumultuous life. He deserves to be at peace!

Ohh. He was so good in Diff'rent Strokes.

When does it stop? I thought this was a joke at first. Man! This is such a shocker. He lived all these years in anger and sorrow and never had a full life. Maybe he will get some peace now.
Well, he was in critical condition yesterday. Just didn't expect him to go this soon. Well, may God rest his merry soul as he RIP.

:rip: Gary. Way too young to go.

UPDATE: Bio TV Remembers Gary Coleman on Wednesday, June 2: http://bit.ly/aFXDNu

Well, he was in critical condition yesterday. Just didn't expect him to go this soon. Well, may God rest his merry soul as he RIP.
I don't think anyone expected him to go so soon - or how serious his injuries were. :(

Everyone talks about Gary's anger issues.
It seems I remember when the documentaries about the show came out that Gary was frustrated that he was a teenager and he was still being treated like a child on the show.

I remember Anissa Jones, who played Buffy, also had issues that she was still carrying around her doll MRs. Beasly, even when her character got older.

Did they ever discuss Gary's growth problems on the show?
I seem to remember an episode about his height and it was said that he wouldn't get much taller than he already was. I don't remember the name of the episode though.

This is such sad news. I didn't even hear he was in the hospital. My condolences go out to his family. RIP Gary, you will always be Arnold Jackson to me.

I seem to remember an episode about his height and it was said that he wouldn't get much taller than he already was. I don't remember the name of the episode though.
Count Your Blessings which is a S3 ep.

Count Your Blessings which is a S3 ep.
Thanks. I haven't seen much of DS in a while but I did remember an episode like that. They probably had to have an episode which addressed his height because he wasn't going to get much taller during the whole series.

:rip: Gary, he got such a raw deal in life, yet he managed to make so much of an impact with the work he did.

its a sad day for all of us:( i remember the first time that i ever saw him it was on a show called america 2 nite and they were doing a sketch where gary played the host of a show called america after lunch and the thing that stuck out for me was that i about fell off my chair laughing when after doing a mock interview with someone he paused as only he could and said this interview is over PEA BRAIN i know that dosent sound funny here but but when gary said it it was a riot thanks gary for being such a big part of my growing up all of us here will sure miss you r i p

i think that especially as a tribute, sony or whoever distrbutes the dvds should release the remaining 6 seasons of DS. after the wake of his unfortunate death, they would do us fans and gary, and his family a huge service.

I seem to remember an episode about his height and it was said that he wouldn't get much taller than he already was. I don't remember the name of the episode though.

That is the first episode that the girl in the wheel chair Kathy Gordon played.

So sad he had to die so young. I to enjoyed his acting and grew up watching him. He will be missed by millions. Thanks for all the laughter and smiles. Hope your having a blast in heaven.

Gary Coleman, after an unexpected death from an intracranial haemmorhage, has earned his halo and converted to the Dead Celebrities Society. Maybe he'll serve as official mascot (or give some other dead dwarf that role). I hope Gary is at peace with Michael Jackson.

:rip:

In a few days, I will visit Chicago and go up to the 233 South Wacker skydeck as a tribute to Coleman. He was preceded in death by Dana Plato.

Just to clarify things, Gary Coleman wasn't a dwarf. His growth was stunted due to kidney disease.

These things usually come in threes. First Art Linkletter, then Gary Coleman...:(
...and I was right! Add Dennis Hopper to the list. :rip:

I was just gonna say....there's your third!

I was just gonna say....there's your third!
I knew it!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

That is the first episode that the girl in the wheel chair Kathy Gordon played.

So sad he had to die so young. I to enjoyed his acting and grew up watching him. He will be missed by millions. Thanks for all the laughter and smiles. Hope your having a blast in heaven.
That was beautifully said. I hope he gets the peace and happiness in the hereafter that he never got in this life.

That was beautifully said. I hope he gets the peace and happiness in the hereafter that he never got in this life.
Amen!!!

...and I was right! Add Dennis Hopper to the list. :rip:
Yeah, that completes that set. Yeah, Gary fell in 2 categories of dying in 3's.

Gary Coleman
Art Linkletter
Dennis Hopper

Gary Coleman
Dixie Carter
Tyler Lambert (Dana's son)

Yeah, that completes that set. Yeah, Gary fell in 2 categories of dying in 3's.

Gary Coleman
Art Linkletter
Dennis Hopper

Gary Coleman
Dixie Carter
Tyler Plato (Dana's son)
Yes, I mentioned the 3 DS deaths in another post. Not to be nitpicky, but Tyler used his father's last name of Lambert.

Yes, I mentioned the 3 DS deaths in another post. Not to be nitpicky, but Tyler used his father's last name of Lambert.
Yeah, well, I was just summarizing on how Gary Coleman died in 3's in those two categories. And right, Tyler Lambert. Sorry about the wrong last name. I edited my original post and corrected Tyler's name.

Yeah, well, I was just summarizing on how Gary Coleman died in 3's in those two categories. And right, Tyler Lambert. Sorry about the wrong last name. I edited my original post and corrected Tyler's name.

For making that mistake, you shall be bannished....and all that crap! :D

Yeah, well, I was just summarizing on how Gary Coleman died in 3's in those two categories. And right, Tyler Lambert. Sorry about the wrong last name. I edited my original post and corrected Tyler's name.
That's OK - no need to apologize!! :)

For making that mistake, you shall be bannished....and all that crap! :D
LOL! Funnay!

That's OK - no need to apologize!! :)
Thanks. :)

Here are some of the many pics / faces of Gary Coleman, some of them in happier times, when he was in the best of moods, as a tribute to Gary and in pure rememberance of him.

Farewell, Gary. We'll all miss you very dearly!! :(

A few more.

Note the 1st one, which shows him as having a more serious but concerned look. A very young looking Gary in THAT one!!

These all show him in happier times!

Those are great pics of Gary! Thanks for sharing them with us Larenz09!

Those are great pics of Gary! Thanks for sharing them with us Larenz09!



Thank you, and you're welcome, Marvo301!

I didn't know though, that they'd appear here that large.

In spite of all of the health and legal issues that he's had to deal with, he took one thing with himself to his grave that was never resolved or healed!

He didn't even try to bury the hatchett with his adopted parents after that bitter lawsuit in which he successfully sued them and his business partner for the dough that he earned from Strokes.

That feat can never be accomplished now, for he was never really at peace with his adopted parents since then.

I wished that he'd have done that. So sad! :(

Thank you, and you're welcome, Marvo301!

I didn't know though, that they'd appear here that large.

In spite of all of the health and legal issues that he's had to deal with, he took one thing with himself to his grave that was never resolved or healed!

He didn't even try to bury the hatchett with his adopted parents after that bitter lawsuit in which he successfully sued them and his business partner for the dough that he earned from Strokes.

That feat can never be accomplished now, for he was never really at peace with his adopted parents since then.

I wished that he'd have done that. So sad! :(
I agree. It's very sad that Gary never reconciled with his parents. And now that can never happen. Hopefully the rest of us can take a lesson from this and not leave any unfinished business behind ourselves.

I agree. It's very sad that Gary never reconciled with his parents. And now that can never happen. Hopefully the rest of us can take a lesson from this and not leave any unfinished business behind ourselves.



Well, as the old saying goes, try to appreciate your loved ones while you still have them around, because you just never know when you might lose one of them. His surviving costars on Strokes (Danny & Shavar) saw it coming.

Sadly, Gary looked to be almost twice his age just before he died. You could see it in his face around his eyes and his hairline at times, looks as though it was turning gray before it's time. It would appear that he was aging fast.

All that turmoil, madness, angry venting, hatred for his parents, battling health issuses a well as his legal issuses and the recent falling out that he had with the ppl on Insider - that all played a very serious role in his life beginning to spiral downward and being cut so short!

It all took a serious toll on him and he reached his breaking point by letting off some heated steam on The Insider, but in the process, all that anger and frustration embroiled in him made him not want to trust anyone. He was pretty much a lonely man in a lonely world, even though he was married!

Had he gotten or tried to get some help a while ago, he more than likely would be alive right now! It's just too bad and so sad that we lost him. I truly wish that he'd have tried to get some help like Todd Bridges did! Sad. :(

Here are some pics of Gary in happier times with his ex-wife, Shannon. One of them, the last one, shows her in a mugshot after being arrested. Guess that they both had their shares of run-ins with the law. :eek:

A few more pics of Gary Coleman.

Poor Gary didn't have a wonderful life (besides his health problems), I don't blame him for distancing himself from his parents, they robbed him of his fortune and they pushed him into showbusiness. I can see why he was so bitter.

:gary: :rip:

Poor Gary didn't have a wonderful life (besides his health problems), I don't blame him for distancing himself from his parents, they robbed him of his fortune and they pushed him into showbusiness. I can see why he was so bitter.

:gary: :rip:
Me, too. The more I've heard about his life, the more I feel bad for him. :(

I never realised it before, all the crap that he went through, all the hatred that was pent up inside him against his parents and against the media for trying to pry into his private affairs! :(

Here are some more pics of Gary in happier times! :)

A few more;

More pics of Gary.

Top left; One of the rare ones of him with Strokes co-star Shavar Ross who played his best friend, Dudley, on the show.

One more pic of Gary. I just HAD to post THIS one!

This one looks like and just has to be his best one of all, which shows him wearing a very big toothy happy smile!!

Looking at this one, you'd think that there was nothing wrong with Gary health-wise, financial-wise or even marriage-wise, as he looks like the picture of health here!!!

But beneath that warm glowing bright smile was a man with a broken heart and a not-so-perfect life with so many problems and health concerns! But through it all, he managed to come through with this award-winning smile in for the camera!!! :)

Here are some more pics of Gary Coleman. :)

i miss him already he schould of never have died this most tragic story ever his wife better get what coming to her.in a badwaylove you gary,we miss you always be a tv legond

i miss him already he schould of never have died this most tragic story ever his wife better get what coming to her.in a badwaylove you gary,we miss you always be a tv legond




Yeah, it's so sad and tragic that he left us.

His life was cut down too soon at only 42!! Like my younger brother who died in '04 at only 43! :( :( :( :eek: :eek:

i miss him already he schould of never have died this most tragic story ever his wife better get what coming to her.in a badwaylove you gary,we miss you always be a tv legond

so sad speaking of his wife.Shannon has been quiet lately makes me think this witch is up to something.

so sad speaking of his wife.Shannon has been quiet lately makes me think this witch is up to something.




Witches usually ARE ALWAYS plotting and planning evil things. She's probably just laying low for her next evil plan of action & attack. :mad: :mad: :mad:

Another pic of Gary Coleman wearing his iconic cowboy hat. :)

Hard to believe that he weighed only 98lbs before he died!!

Yeah, it's so sad and tragic that he left us.

His life was cut down too soon at only 42!! Like my younger brother who died in '04 at only 43! :( :( :( :eek: :eek:

oh wow sorry to hear that really am.i also apologice for late reply life been keeping me busy i can not remember stuff as i use to anymore how did he die.you can tell me in mail if ya want on here

oh wow sorry to hear that really am.i also apologice for late reply life been keeping me busy i can not remember stuff as i use to anymore how did he die.you can tell me in mail if ya want on here



Interceranial hemoraging, possibly brought on by a third seizure. He fell off a step stool and hit his head on the kitchen floor. :( :(

Thanks for the pics and tribute. I wasn't posting here anymore when Gary passed away. Someone sent me a short message that day, and I kept hoping he would recover even if he was in a "critical state" :( Sort of held my breath for a few hours, even if I didn't know the guy. Sad day.

Thanks for the pics and tribute. I wasn't posting here anymore when Gary passed away. Someone sent me a short message that day, and I kept hoping he would recover even if he was in a "critical state" :( Sort of held my breath for a few hours, even if I didn't know the guy. Sad day.




His death brought back sad painful memories of the sad time when my younger bro died. Almost the same way!!! :( :(

His death brought back sad painful memories of the sad time when my younger bro died. Almost the same way!!! :( :(

I'm sorry to read that :(

I'm sorry to read that :(



Thanx so much. :)

His death brought back sad painful memories of the sad time when my younger bro died. Almost the same way!!! :( :(
Oh wow. I am so sorry. :(

Oh wow. I am so sorry. :(




Thanx. :)