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 dragon4

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Given Gary's height, he did not fall to far...lol

Friday 28 May

By jpuzzlewhiz

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Screw off and die, you sick bastard!

By Nicole

Thank-you Peapers?! Madduck, are you serious?! You were trying to remember that quote?!

By George Sutton

This poor guy had it tough since he was young. But, still no excudse for domestic situations.

By George Sutton PA

typo- excuse

By terry

it sounds suspicious. I think The Gooch should be arrested and taken in for questioning.

By Mei

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Donna what on earth do you look like? Ddi you forget your be nice pills today and only take mean and ugly pills? Remember,,,,,there but for the grace of a supreme being that could be you in that hospital and someone making fun of your ugliness.

Stop and think if you can...

By RayVaughn Carter

That is the cruelist thing I have ever heard anyone say about a person with no kidneys on dialisis. You are "one cold hearted B"

I won't mention what must stuck up YOUR a--, you bastard!

I understand he tried to, but he couldn't find a Baggie big enough to fit over YOUR UGLY BODY!!!

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Hey dummy, the words are "maybe" and "lollipop".

Learn how to spell.

By Cashcall

Whot Choo Talkin' Bout Willis ?????

By Brian

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Gee, I would care if he wasn't such a little bastard!

By cupcake7571