Gary Coleman Reportedly on Life Support, In Coma

By PopEater Staff Posted May 27th 2010 11:58PM

UPDATE: Gary Coleman has died at the age of 42 following a brain hemorrhage. For the full, updated story, click here...

Gary Coleman has been hospitalized in Utah and is in critical condition after injuring his head as the result of a fall. ABC News is reporting that Coleman "has slipped into a coma" and is currently on life support. Coleman suffered an intracranial hemorrhage according to the ABC report, and remains unconscious from the injury.

On Thursday, an attorney for Coleman said that the family did not want to release any information.

"Anything they could say would be premature because they don't know the full extent of his condition right now," Randy Kester, Coleman's lawyer, told The Associated Press.

Earlier in the day, Coleman's wife, Shannon Price, released a brief statement to KUTV asking for support, saying: "Gary was taken to the hospital with a serious medical problem yesterday, we are asking for everyone's prayers at this time. We hope those prayers are answered and that Gary will be able to recover and return home soon."

Coleman's health has been an issue of late, as the 42-year-old actor has suffered two seizures this year. The first occurred on January 6, while the second took place in late February while he was on the set of 'The Insider.' During the 911 call from the latter incident, an 'Insider' staffer who called it in told the operator, "We have someone having a seizure right now on our stage ... we just need someone as soon as possible."

The actor has also undergone two kidney transplants -- one in 1973 and one in 1984 --- to help curb the kidney disease nephritis, which he has battled for decades. It's that disease which is responsible for stunting his growth.

Health woes aside, Coleman has also found himself in legal trouble in recent years. In January, Coleman was arrested at his Utah home after failing to appear in court for a domestic violence warrant. The domestic violence charges were eventually dropped, and he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief charge. He was ordered to take a domestic violence class and pay a $595 fine.

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Gary Coleman is seen here being escorted through Los Angeles International Airport in February.

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HOLLYWOOD - JULY 06: (FILE PHOTO) Actor Gary Coleman arrives at Video Games Live at the Hollywood Bowl on July 6, 2005 in Hollywood, California. According to reports, Coleman, 42, was admitted to a Provo, Utah hospital on May 26 and is in critical condition. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Gary Coleman

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SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 08: (FILE PHOTO) Actor Gary Coleman arrives at the 6th annual "TV Land Awards" held at Barker Hanger on June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, California. According to reports, Coleman, 42, was admitted to a Provo, Utah hospital on May 26 and is in critical condition. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for TV Land) *** Local Caption *** Gary Coleman

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FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2008 file photo, actor Gary Coleman appears on the the NBC "Today" program in New York. A Utah hospital says said Thursday May 27, 2010 that former child television star Gary Coleman has been admitted in critical condition.(AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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©BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Gary Coleman arrives in a wheelchair at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). He pled guilty to one count of domestic violence criminal mischief in Utah on February 8, 2010. EXCLUSIVE February 10, 2010 Job: 100210NB2 Los Angeles, California www.bauergriffin.com www.bauergriffinonline.com

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NEW YORK - APRIL 25: (Top L_R) Actors Mark Hapka, Akie Kotabe, director Ron Carlson, actors Josh Sussman, P.J. Marino, Richard Trapp (Bottom L-R) Actors Joe Gnoffo, Terra Jole, and Gary Coleman attend the premiere of "Midgets vs. Mascots" during the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival at AMC Village VII on April 25, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival) *** Local Caption *** Mark Hapka;Akie Kotabe;Ron Carlson;Josh Sussman;P.J. Marino;Richard Trapp;Joe Gnoffo;Terra Jole;Gary Coleman

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NEW YORK - APRIL 25: (Top L_R) Actors Mark Hapka, Akie Kotabe, director Ron Carlson, actors P.J. Marino, Josh Sussman, Richard Trapp (Bottom L-R) Actors Joe Gnoffo, Terra Jole, Gary Coleman, and Nic Novicki attend the premiere of "Midgets vs. Mascots" during the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival at AMC Village VII on April 25, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival) *** Local Caption *** Mark Hapka;Akie Kotabe;Ron Carlson;P.J. Marino;Josh Sussman;Richard Trapp;Joe Gnoffo;Terra Jole;Gary Coleman;Nic Novicki

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Thursday 27 May

By FINELY TUNED AND POLISHED

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"This life long fighter WILL be back"

By cc

I do wish him well, but lets hope he gets his life together and quits the domestic abuse thing..

Friday 28 May

By BTDT

It's been a tough life for this guy.

By PANTYsniffer

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first RONNIE JAMES DIO, now this? what is going on here?

By Laura

I hope you pull through this Gary! My prayers are with your wife and family. Your two years younger then me that is way to young to go yet!! You will remain in my prayers and may God give you the strenght and will to pull through this. With God all things are possible. God Bless you and your family during this diffcult time in your life! Laura

By AlwaysLooking4Truth

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This is old. Unfortunately he died over 2 hours ago

By vobox3343

And of course, they use the worst possible photo. Man, do we ever love to kick people when they're already down - really sad. best wisehes, Mr. Coleman.

By Celia Fraschetti

Agreed. Attention at the expense of the celebrity; no such thing as mercy.

A special ring of hell is being dug for media people, even as we speak.

By SteelRaptor

Yeah vobox it is the viscious human condition, the most dangerous thing on the planet. Just scan these boards and you can see the rancor when there just doesn't need to be any, people in general are cruel just to be cruel, it is sad. To think, I am the same species as these people.....

By themeeker

Sounds like you've got a little rancor in there yourself. Maybe you're not the same species as they are...maybe you're lower.

By feeberoo

He has had so many problems over the years. Hopefully he can recover and have some good things happen and a calmer way of life.

By TomFromBrooklyn

I met him in Vegas a few years back. He was sitting at a table in the steakhouse at the Hard Rock by himself. A family sitting next to him felt bad I guess and invited to sit with them. The family had children under 10 and he fit right in.

Saturday 29 May

By shinobi comp mob

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i feel that this unique guy can make it out fully

By Heather

I like to eat alone in restaurants... please don't disturb my peace with a request to sit with a herd and watch others chew. I wish Coleman the best, I was a kid when he was on Different Strokes and he made me laugh. I know he hasn't had a smooth life, but very few do.

By David

How could he hurt his head falling. He can only fall about a foot and a half.

By Ken Reed Sr.

Boy, David, You are a real A**.

By Polk Salad Annie

Funny as s**t but cold!!!

By Smiley

Exactly my thought's!!!!

By Just me

DAvid, you must be very happy as you are certainly ignorant and without any empathy for a fellow human being. Your mom must be so proud of you.

By jpuzzlewhiz

OMG...that is too freaking TERRIBLE TO SAY!!!