Lawyer Says Gary Coleman's Body Still Not Buried Or Cremated A Year After His Death - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-09-2011, 11:31 PM

Actor Gary Coleman's former manager Vic Perillo has sensationally revealed his late client's remains have still yet to be buried or cremated as the first anniversary of the star's death looms.

Coleman died on 28 May, 2010, and, according to Perillo, his burial plans are still on hold because of a legal wrangle between his parents and his estranged wife.

In an essay obtained by WENN, in which Perillo urges the news networks who covered all the negatives of Coleman's life after he passed away to pay tribute to the former child star, he writes, "This was not the proper and dignified manner to show respect for the magnificent talent the world TV and film audience knew in Gary Coleman. This was not the send off he deserved."

He adds, "Unfortunately we learn of the great works and noble deeds of a person upon their death and at their memorial. Gary's deeds and contributions to the entertainment industry and other endeavors were overshadowed by the desire of the media to stay focused on the misfortunes of his life and all the negatives.

"Gary's downfall was not entirely of his own doing. He had help. There exist within the film and television industry those who make up the body of the Peripheral Industry. The new age life coaches to the stars, the managers and consultants, who have categorically destroyed the lives and careers of many performers. Gary Coleman was a victim of the Peripheral Industry, not of his parents.

"On this, the first anniversary of his death, I have contacted the three major networks, asking them to honor Gary, his eight years on Diff'rent Strokes, his seven movies of the week, his work as a spokesman with the National Kidney foundation and the many charitable endeavors he gave of his time and effort to.

"The answer from the networks were, 'Not interested,' 'We don't have any time' and 'We pass...' To praise his work, talent and his person is of little interest to them. And yet, should his ex-wife, Shannon Price, or (Diff'rent Strokes co-star) Todd Bridges make a statement condemning his parents, they are given Carte Blanch time in the press. Have we lost our theatrical moral conscience?"

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Marvo301 · 05-09-2011, 11:59 PM

It's very sad that nearly a year after his death Gary still isn't able to rest in peace.

Larenz09 · 05-11-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

It's very sad that nearly a year after his death Gary still isn't able to rest in peace.

This is nuts!! What stark-raving idiocy!!!

James Brown and Michael Jackson went through the same thing, but not nearly as long!! It is as though no one even cares whether he gets proper respect or not!!

Even in death, as was when Gary was alive, he got pushed aside all because of stupid frivelous technicalities and beauracracy!!! Something must be done about this!!

Larenz09 · 05-11-2011, 03:05 AM

And BTW, he was supposed to have already been cremated! Last report was that his ashes were supposed to have been in a container, sitting on his lawyer's desk.

05-09-2011, 11:31 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Lawyer Says Gary Coleman's Body Still Not Buried Or Cremated A Year After His Death Actor Gary Coleman's former manager Vic Perillo has sensationally revealed his late client's remains have still yet to be buried or cremated as the first anniversary of the star's death looms. Coleman died on 28 May, 2010, and, according to Perillo, his burial plans are still on hold because of a legal wrangle between his parents and his estranged wife. In an essay obtained by WENN, in which Perillo urges the news networks who covered all the negatives of Coleman's life after he passed away to pay tribute to the former child star, he writes, "This was not the proper and dignified manner to show respect for the magnificent talent the world TV and film audience knew in Gary Coleman. This was not the send off he deserved." He adds, "Unfortunately we learn of the great works and noble deeds of a person upon their death and at their memorial. Gary's deeds and contributions to the entertainment industry and other endeavors were overshadowed by the desire of the media to stay focused on the misfortunes of his life and all the negatives. "Gary's downfall was not entirely of his own doing. He had help. There exist within the film and television industry those who make up the body of the Peripheral Industry. The new age life coaches to the stars, the managers and consultants, who have categorically destroyed the lives and careers of many performers. Gary Coleman was a victim of the Peripheral Industry, not of his parents. "On this, the first anniversary of his death, I have contacted the three major networks, asking them to honor Gary, his eight years on Diff'rent Strokes, his seven movies of the week, his work as a spokesman with the National Kidney foundation and the many charitable endeavors he gave of his time and effort to. "The answer from the networks were, 'Not interested,' 'We don't have any time' and 'We pass...' To praise his work, talent and his person is of little interest to them. And yet, should his ex-wife, Shannon Price, or (Diff'rent Strokes co-star) Todd Bridges make a statement condemning his parents, they are given Carte Blanch time in the press. Have we lost our theatrical moral conscience?" http://www.starpulse.com/news/index...._not_buried_or
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05-09-2011, 11:59 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	It's very sad that nearly a year after his death Gary still isn't able to rest in peace.
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05-11-2011, 03:05 AM	#4
Larenz09 Gary Coleman, we'll miss you! Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 12, 2008 Location: East Boston, MA. Posts: 659	And BTW, he was supposed to have already been cremated! Last report was that his ashes were supposed to have been in a container, sitting on his lawyer's desk.