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Actor Gary Coleman dies

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Helen1959

Helen1959 Report 28 May 2010 20:49

Actor Gary Coleman, who played little Arnold in Different Strokes has died.

The former child star had been critically ill after apparently falling at home and suffering a brain haemorrhage on Wednesday.
RIP Gary
Coleman, 42 — famous for his "What choo talkin' 'bout Willis?" catchphrase — had struggled to cope personally and professionally since the sitcom ended in 1986.

Glory days ... the Diff'rent Strokes cast
Tonight, Utah Hospital confirmed the diminutive Illinois-born actor had passed away after being taken off a life support machine.
A spokesman said: "Family members and close friends were at his side when life support was terminated.
"Family members express their appreciation and gratitude for the support and prayers that have been expressed for Gary and for them."
Coleman's growth was stunted by kidney disease at a young age, so he never grew beyond 4ft 8in.
He underwent kidney transplants in 1973 and 1984 and required daily dialysis.

Researching:
Booth's and Hughes from Birmingham

Cooper

Cooper Report 28 May 2010 20:53

How sad.
Gary had a lot of ill heath through his life.

Teresa

Researching:
Helm Tappenden, Kitchen/Kitchin,(London) Cantwell (southern Ireland)

Dawnieher3headaches

Dawnieher3headaches Report 28 May 2010 20:55

knew he was in hospital ad though he had a troubled life.

RIP Gary

Researching:
Dove,Call,Trudgett,Andrews,Fossett,Milton