This was breaking on the news.
Gary Coleman has died at 42, RadarOnline.com
is first to report.Coleman had been hospitalized in Provo, Utah since Wednesday, May 26,
after suffering what his family
called "a serious medical problem."PHOTOS:
Gary Coleman Through The YearsAs RadarOnline.com previously reported, Coleman had slipped into a
coma and was on life support after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage.He was pulled of life support Friday morning and later passed away.
His wife Shannon Price and her father were at the hospital Friday.The Illinois native's death marks the end of a long, sad road for the
diminutive Diff'rent Strokes star, who struggled professionally
and financially as his fame and fortune diminished since the show went
off the air in 1986.Coleman’s growth was hampered at a young age by a congenital kidney
disease caused by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, as he never grew
beyond 4 feet, 8 inches tall. Twice having undergone kidney transplants in 1973 and 1984,
Coleman required daily dialysis in his everyday life.Coleman got his break in acting when caught the eye of TV icon Norman
Lear, which eventually paved the way for him to star in Diff'rent
Strokes as Arnold Jackson, a wisecracking runt adopted with his
brother Willis (Todd Bridges) by a rich New York businessman (Conrad
Bain). Coleman's considerable charisma -- buoyed by his catchphrase
"What'cu Talkin Bout Willis" -- made the show a ratings winner in its'
first three years, as the young actor was earning as much as $70,000 an episode
at its’ peak.EXCLUSIVE:
Mystery Fan Revealed: Utah Businessman Posted Bail For Gary ColemanColeman would wind up suing his parents
in 1989 over missing money from his trust fund, and was awarded more
than $1 million in 1993, but the money would not last, as he would wind
up declaring bankruptcy six years later.Coleman said in an appearance on Geraldo Rivera in 1993 that
he had twice tried to overdose on sleeping pills.Coleman got some publicity in later years when he threw his name in
the hat of the circus that was California's 2003 recall election,
receiving more votes than other show biz candidates such as porn star Mary
Carey and Gallagher, en route to an eighth overall finish to
eventual winner Arnold Schwarzenegger.PHOTOS:
Classic TV - Good TimesColeman's death marks another sad chapter for the Diff'rent
Strokes cast, as Bridges' career was stunted by frequent drug
incidents, while Dana Plato, who played Kimberly Drummond on the
show, committed suicide via pill overdose in 1999. On a related note,
Plato's son, Tyler Lambert, fatally shot himself in May 2010,
nearly eleven years to the day of his mother's suicide.Stay with RadarOnline.com for more stories as this develops.
Rest in peace, little man.
Amazing for a show to be a strong television phenomenon could spawned so much tragedy decades after it's end.
Rest In Peace Gary Coleman
Well at least the ten billion jokes where he is the punchline (including his life) will be untellable for a while, until the "too soon" bubble breaks.
Wonder what'll happen to Avenue Q. Will they alter anything to be less mean to him?
It's actually really upsetting, though. Gary Coleman was the joke of humanity. The ultimate punchline. His life was a reminder for all of us that things could be worse. I know that's mean, but have you heard "It Sucks To Be Me"? Who is humanities buttmonkey now?
Farewell Dennis, have a grand time Easy Riding in the afterlife. As for Gary, it's sad but I feel the same way as Craig.
And...here we go, Steven Perry, not the singer, the writer and one of the creators behind Thundercats is the apparent victim of a homicide.
Since when death comes in fours?
To be fair, Perry was not in great health to begin with, but when I read about that weeks ago, it just made my heart sink.
And to add another loss in the entertainment world.
This...is sad news, I read about all of these recently as well, all I can say, somebody somewhere obviously doesn't like the entertainment industry.
But this is indeed sad news, may they rest in peace.
Dennis Hopper = King Koopa, I think. Right? Right?
Yes Epi. He was King Koopa in the Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Crap, I was thinking he was someone from the Mario movie, but I was thinking it was Mario, kinda.
Well at least the ten billion jokes where he is the punchline (including his life) will be untellable for a while, until the "too soon" bubble breaks.
Wonder what'll happen to Avenue Q. Will they alter anything to be less mean to him?
It's actually really upsetting, though. Gary Coleman was the joke of humanity. The ultimate punchline. His life was a reminder for all of us that things could be worse. I know that's mean, but have you heard "It Sucks To Be Me"? Who is humanities buttmonkey now?
i was thinking the same whole thing you said, about the avenue Q thing, i hope they dont change it . i'm sure he'd want to be remembered. it might not be the best way to remember someone by their misfortune but like you said he teaches that life can be hard for anyone even a star.... although i dont like that he's used in jokes 
More like 5's, considering the death of Dio too
Hmm... I've actually never heard of Gary Coleman until today though
Hmm... I've actually never heard of Gary Coleman until today though
What you talking 'bout, epi?!
I... dont know who Gary Coleman is
You need to expand your horizons more, Epi.
Hey...Different strokes, Kayla, for different folks! 😛
Hey...Different strokes, Kayla, for different folks! 😛
... BOOOOOOOO! LOL
Sorry. I've been living under a rock for the past decade.
Hey...Different strokes, Kayla, for different folks! 😛
Touche.
Sorry. I've been living under a rock for the past decade.
You mean the past 3 decades 😯
No.... just 1 lol
You need to expand your horizons more, Epi.
Well, to be honest, I don't think I've ever watched Different Strokes, but that doesn't keep me from knowing one of the most popular catch phrases.
Neither did I, but I had heard of both the show and the catch phrase.
espacially the way he said it made it funny. he was such a cute baby you'd want to hug and kiss everytime he did that.
i catched the reruns of the show and it was really fun to watch when i was younger. i couldnt get over how cute and smart the actor kid was.
r.i.p. to all of them. especially dennis hopper. I was always a big fan of his.
Add one more to the list. Golden Girl , Rue McClanahan has passed today.
Making Betty White the last surviving "Golden Girl" (Knock on Wood)
Frag. Betty White is the only one left.
RIP
Betty White is hilarious.
Annnnnnnnnd now we have John Wooden.
Heard about that, which sucks, at least he lived long, he was what 97?
Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable has also been found dead today!
http://new.uk.music.yahoo...ble-has-been-found-dead/
Man, Death's just nailing these guys lately - must be in a bad mood. 😛
Well, it's not like he's killing any more than usual. "40,000 men and women every daaay~" and all that. He just happens to be pegging some better known folks right now.
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Come on baaaby
Don't fear the Reaper~
Baby take my hand
Don't fear the Reaper~
We'll be able to flyyy
Don't fear the Reaper~
Baby I'm your maaaaaaaaaan
Guys, Richard Dunn just died on June 4th, and that makes me more sad than the rest of these celebs combined. (Seriouspost. Take your hatred elsewhere.) http://www.actorricharddunn.com/site_information.htm
Who's been showing hatred?
He was a regular on Tim & Eric Awesome Show Great Job, which a loooot of people don't like because of the "depressing public access" style of subtle humor.
I, however, think Tim and Eric's work is genius. They recruit actors who are actually a little off in the head (David Liebe Hart, James Quall) to do especially convincing skits. Richard Dunn was an old guy who had a lot of trouble pronouncing words, but it played right into the show's style. I miss him.
