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 Whatamaroon717

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Gary Coleman.........I loved him on Webster with Alex Karras!

By dvdfrnzwbr

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Are we trolling?

Friday 28 May

By jpuzzlewhiz

That was Emmanuel Lewis who starred opposite Alex Karras on "Webster".

Gary Coleman starred in "Diff'rent Strokes".

You really are aptly named.

By bait

No, that was Emanuel Lewis who played Webster. Gary Coleman was on different strokes - he played Arnold.

By wrogers

you may be smart puzz but you surely are not wise.

By jdyndaskys

Gary Coleman was on Different Strokes. Emmanuel Lewis was on Webster.

By Ken Reed Sr

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Ed How do you know he is a Crack head. Been doing it with him ?

By offthehook

God bless

By ken reed sr

Frank, you are a Jerk.

By Nascarfan24di

I hope he makes a full recovery. Get well soon.

By Trind

Best wishes for his full recovery. He's had a lot of problems. His parents robbed him and left him broke. He gave up his childhood and worked so hard. It is devastating to have people you love and trust rob you. It's much worst than a stranger doing it to you. That kind of betrayal cuts so deep and is very difficult to get over. Sometimes, you need professional help to let it go. Sometimes, only God can ease the pain.

By james claypool

HANG IN THERE GARY

By Rhonda

Your in my Prayers.

By Hunter

Coleman was informed by the doctor that he had "different strokes" and then Coleman asked " What cha talkin' about Doctor?"

By Maxwell Jump

Whatchyoo talkin' 'bout, Mortis!?

By LARRY

ed being a crack head you should know.

By jgreentx

Wasn't he a crack baby?

By Irish Mist

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No that would be you.

By Angiebaby

All the child actors from diffrent Strokes were so strongly typecast as the characters they played, they struggled with fleeting fame and the problem of being unemployable after the show ended due to the typecasting curse.

It took quite a long time for them to find happiness, and not all of them made it. I sincerely wish Gary Coleman a successful and speedy recovery.

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