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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Friday 28 May

By Hard as a Rock

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Too Funny!!! And it was his HEAD..how do you hurt that?

By shempbat

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What's you talkin bout David???!!!!

By Christian

I guess the poor fella is having a "Different Stroke" Pray for him will ya.. He does not get my sympathy..

By me

LMAOOOOO

By Karen

What you talkin bout Willis lmao

By Killy

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DAVID IS A LOSER, just to be a loser. No reason just your only function in life. Please continue because your a low life to make fun of someone in need of prayers and mercy. GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL Gary

By Joseph Benn

He still stands a LOT taller than you David....

By mike mcmanus

that was so funny what you said about gary coleman falling. a foot and a half! i have never laughed so hard in my life. mike mcmanus

By gerard

well he could have hit his head on one of your hard words.. that would surely almost kill him : /

By crash

I thought it was fuuny too. There's a fine line between humor and tragedy. Ya hafta admit it is funny

By Zimmer

Lollllll David ... I love dark humour, it lightens tough situations up.

Thursday 27 May

By peapers

Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?

By Madduck

Thank-you peapers! I was trying to remember that quote. Hope the little guy is o.k.!

By bob

Such big problems for such a little guy! Hope he fully recovers.

By Becky

Boy some people are cruel. This man has seizures. I really hope and pray he recovers.

By Barbara

becky, good to know that some people still have a heart!

they seem to think that it's funny when a person have an illness. idiots!

By Mary E. Woods

Yes, they do fall down a lot, and so do others in different categories! Like me, for instance, who is stroke-ridden. When I fall down in the presence of those who do not know me, they could easily label me a crackhead, drunkard, or just plain stupid.

Which one of these categories do you fall in?

By Tommy

A Seizure??? What chu talking bout Willis????

By Dorothy Moore

You sure entertained us on Different Strokes .. never missed an episode .. recover and get hold Gary you have a lot to offer ..
All good wishes to you ...

By Cary

Gary Coleman not unlike all child actors has had his share of problem situations. The difference between him ..and the rest of NON-FAMED children is the money and negative surroundings off the set which leads to misuse and bad judgment during adolescence. That usually leads to a difficult life as an adult. It's hard to fit in when you HAD MORE BEFORE and try to keep that level of popularity and fame.

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