Case Closed - Gary Coleman's Death Accidental, Say Police
Posted on Oct 07, 2010 @ 07:20AM - Add a comment
Eighties TV star Gary Coleman died of natural causes after he accidentally fell at his home, according to Salt Lake City authorities Wednesday, who said the findings mark the end of a police investigation into the Diff'rent Strokes star's death less than five months ago.
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Posted on Jun 23, 2010 @ 06:10AM - Add a comment
Gary Coleman’s parents, Willie and Sue Coleman, said they have no hard feelings toward the actor's ex-wife, Shannon Price, who told doctors to pull the plug on the 80s sitcom star, ending his life despite orders in one of the actor’s wills to keep him alive for at least two weeks should he fall into a coma.
Coleman's parents, appearing on The Joy Behar Show on HLN, said they hadn't seen Gary since he turned 18, and never met Price, 24. They said Price had never called her before or after the events leading up to Coleman’s sudden death at the age of 42.
Producers Of Gary Coleman's Last Film Collect For Kidney Charity In Late Actor's Name
Posted on Jun 01, 2010 @ 06:45AM - Add a comment
Producers of the late Gary Coleman’s final film, the straight-to-DVD release entitled Midgets vs. Mascots, are taking donations for the National Kidney Foundation in memory of the Diff'rent Strokes star who died last week at 42, RadarOnline.com has learned.
"Gary spent his life fighting kidney disease, and we can think of no better way to honor his memory than to donate to an organization helping others with a similar ailment," the producers said on the film's Web site, MidgetsvsMascots.com. "During this difficult time, we are thinking about Gary's loved ones, and reflecting on the years of wonderful entertainment he provided to all of us."
Coleman's kidney disease stunted his growth and led to the actor receiving two kidney transplants and daily dialysis.
BREAKING NEWS: Gary Coleman Dead At 42
Posted on May 28, 2010 @ 01:10PM - 24 comments
Gary Coleman has died at 42, RadarOnline.com is first to report.
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Coleman had been hospitalized in Provo, Utah since Wednesday, May 26, after suffering what his family called "a serious medical problem."
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As 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. 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.
EXCLUSIVE: Gary Coleman And Wife Reconciled Before His Death
Posted on May 28, 2010 @ 09:53AM - 4 comments
Diff’rent Strokes star Gary Coleman, and his young wife had been helping each other cope with illness in recent weeks, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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Sadly, Coleman passed away Friday after suffering a fall on Wednesday at the home he shared with Shannon Price in Santaquin City, 55 miles outside Salt Lake City in Utah. That fall cause an intracranial hemorrhage and Gary slipped into a coma.
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RadarOnline.com was first to report his death and we’ve also learned that after a very rocky marriage Gary and wife Shannon had reconciled.
In fact, Shannon and her father were at Gary’s side when the star passed away at 12:05 MT.
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A family friend told RadarOnline.com: “It’s so sad because Gary and Shannon had really been trying to help one another in recent weeks.
“He had long-standing health problems and she had not been feeling too well either but despite all of their difficulties in the past Shannon and her family were always very supportive of Gary.
“After his fall they were all gravely concerned about his health.”
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Coleman’s manager released this statement: “We are very sad to have to report Mr. Gary Coleman has passed away as of 12:05PM Mountain Time. He was removed from life support; soon thereafter, he passed quickly and peacefully. By Gary’s bedside were his wife and other close family members.
‘Thanks to everyone for their well wishing and support during this tragic time. Now that Gary has passed, we know he will be missed because of all the love and support shown in the past couple of days. Gary is now at peace and his memory will be kept in the hearts of those who were entertained by him throughout the years.’
Steven Swan, a neighbor, told RadarOnline.com that couple kept to themselves and built a fence around their home to safeguard their privacy.
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Swan said: “We had seen the police called to the house before and had heard them arguing in the past but it was pretty quiet in recent times until the ambulance was called earlier this week.
“Gary liked to remain private - neither he or his wife made any attempt to be friendly towards the neighbors.
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“They just wanted to be left alone.”
The actor was best known for his stint on TV's Diff'rent Strokes which aired from 1978 to 1986, where he played the loveable character Arnold alongside Todd Bridges and Dana Plato.
Charlotte Rae, who played Mrs. Garrett in the popular TV show told RadarOnline.com ”I was with him the first year of Diff’rent Strokes and he was the reason we were such a big hit. He was the centerpiece and we all surrounded him He was absolutely enchanting, adorable, funny and filled with joy which he spread around to millions of people all over the world"
The tiny 4ft 8 inch tall star suffered a seizure on the set of The Insider.
Coleman had lived in Utah since 2005, when he starred in the movie Church Ball a comedy based on Mormon church basketball leagues. He met his wife during filming and the two later married in 2007.
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He had had a string of financial and legal problems, in addition to continuing ill health from the kidney disease he suffered as a child.
The diminutive former star had at least two kidney transplants and had ongoing dialysis. Coleman reportedly had heart surgery last fall and suffered from post-operative pneumonia.
In February, Coleman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to an April 2009 domestic violence incident.
EXCLUSIVE: Diff'rent Strokes Star Todd Bridges 'Distraught' Over Suicide Of Co-Star's Son
Posted on May 12, 2010 @ 02:51PM - 16 comments
Diff’rent Strokes star Todd Bridges is “distraught” over the news that his co-star’s son has committed suicide, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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The son of Dana Plato, who played Kimberly Drummond on the 80s sitcom, took his own life almost exactly 11 years to the day after she did the very same thing.
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Todd Bridges’ publicist says he and Dana was close friends until she died in 1999, and says “he was shocked by the news.”
Plato’s son, 25-year-old Tyler Lambert, reportedly suffered depression around the anniversary of his mother’s death. Plato died of an intentional drug overdose in on May 8, 1999. Taylor committed suicide on May 6, 2010.
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The National Enquirer reports that Tyler was so obsessed by his mother that he recently honored her by getting teardrop tattoos on his face with her ashes added to the ink. He also had a tattoo on his forearm with his mother’s name.
Tyler reportedly died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head.
His grandmother told the National Enquirer “Tyler wanted to be with his mother.”
Diff'rent Strokes Star Dana Plato's Son Commits Suicide
Posted on May 12, 2010 @ 10:15AM - 12 comments
Heartbreaking news for fans of the 80s hit sitcom Diff’rent Strokes. The son of Dana Plato, who played Kimberly Drummond, has committed suicide, RadarOnline.com has confirmed.
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What makes this news even more heart wrenching is that 25-year-old Tyler Lambert did it almost exactly 11 years to the day after his mother took her own life.
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Tyler reportedly suffered depression around the anniversary of his mother’s death. Plato died of an intentional drug overdose in on May 8, 1999. Taylor committed suicide on May 6, 2010.
The National Enquirer reports that Tyler was so obsessed by his mother that he recently honored her by getting teardrop tattoos on his face with her ashes added to the ink. He also had a tattoo on his forearm with his mother’s name.
Tyler reportedly died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head.
His grandmother told the National Enquirer “Tyler wanted to be with his mother.”
VIDEO: Todd Bridges - Corey Haim 'Wasn't Ready To Stop' Using Drugs
Posted on Mar 15, 2010 @ 07:18AM - 3 comments
The late Corey Haim "wasn't ready to stop" using prescription pills, fellow child actor Todd Bridges told the Today Show Monday, and RadarOnline.com has the clip for you.
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Bridges, who played Willis on hit 80s sitcom Diff’rent Strokes, said he "tried to get Corey to stop taking prescription drugs and to take back his life" around the time Haim was working on his reality TV show, The Two Coreys.
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Posted on Feb 25, 2010 @ 08:07PM - 1 comment
Celebrities who have died far too young.
