Attorney: Gary Coleman Cremated

By PopEater Staff Posted Jun 17th 2010 10:30PM

Gary Coleman's remains were cremated today, Robert L. Jeffs, a court-appointed attorney for Coleman's estate, told ETOnline. The actor was cremated at Lake Hills Memorial Mortuary in Sandy, Utah, at 5:15PM.

Jeffs told Entertainment Tonight, "The proceeding was conducted in accordance with Mr. Coleman's desires as expressed in his will, that no funeral service, wake or other ceremony memorialize his passing."

A judge had delayed the cremation until Anna Gray, Coleman's ex-girlfriend and possible beneficiary, could view the body. Gray paid her last respects Wednesday afternoon at a private viewing, RadarOnline reports.

Gray and Shannon Price, Coleman's ex-wife, each have conflicting wills from the actor -- though both documents expressed the actor's wish to be cremated. It hasn't been determined which will is valid. Gray's 2005 will names her executor and beneficiary of Coleman's estate. Price's handwritten amendment grants her all assets.

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Remembering Gary Coleman

SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Gary Coleman arrives at the 6th annual "TV Land Awards" held at Barker Hangar on June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage)

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Remembering Gary Coleman

SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Gary Coleman arrives at the 6th annual "TV Land Awards" held at Barker Hangar on June 8, 2008 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage)

Remembering Gary Coleman

Coleman was hospitalized on May 26 after injuring his head in a fall at his Utah home. It was later reported that he was in critical condition and in a coma after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage.

Remembering Gary Coleman

Coleman shot to stardom thanks to his role on the sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes,' where he played Arnold Drummond. He made a name for himself with snappy comebacks and the infamous line: 'What you talkin' about?' The show lasted from 1978-1986.

Remembering Gary Coleman

Coleman is seen here posing with Mr. T in a promo photo for the 1983 season premiere of 'Diff'rent Strokes.'

Remembering Gary Coleman

In the summer of 2007, Coleman secretly married 22-year-old Shannon Price, who he met on the set of a movie he was filming. The couple kept their nuptials under wraps for months, announcing in February 2008 that they had tied the knot.

Remembering Gary Coleman

Throughout his life, Coleman had suffered health problems. He received two kidney transplants in the '70s and '80s, and in recent years, he suffered two seizures before his recent fall.

Remembering Gary Coleman

The wedded bliss didn't last long for Coleman and Price. Coleman is seen here in a January 24, 2010 booking photo after he was arrested on a warrant related to domestic violence charges. He later pled guilty to a lesser charge.

Remembering Gary Coleman

Tags: Anna Gray, Gary Col, Shannon Price

Comments

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Friday 18 June

By Hebegone

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POOF he gone. Now can we move on. This story is not that hot anymore.

Saturday 19 June

By Steffen Jobbs

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You should consider donating your body to science. Your corpse would be useful in training young interns.

By steffenjobbs

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You should consider donating your body to science. Save the cost of cremation and students will get practice dissecting your corpse.

By jen

That's sad Bob.I'm sure you have people in your life that care about you!

By Digi

lol his 'newest will' is a scribble note on a napkin LOL. I hate people as incredibly....dimwitted as Shannon Price. Damaged goods, trash, waste of bodily flesh, person that she is. Woman feeds off death, then expects sympathyu for it. Pure joke.

By henry

Friends or no friends, who really wants to be laid out for viewing. I rather to viewed while I'm alive. Thank You. And as far as creamation, thats another story.

By edruthd

coleman and price lived together for many years . we might not understand their lives but they did. for whatever reason coleman chose her over that grey person. and it is legal to hand write a will as long as it is signed and dated. and according to price it was also notarized. so who are we to say different.

By Nancy

Bob, look at it this way....nobody is calling you in the middle of the night wanting bail money, wanting to borrow money, asking you to help them move, date their little sister, cover for them when their wife calls, etc...isn't life better already?

By Sharon

I'm with Nancy, Bob. At least you don't have people taking advantage of you calling you for all kinds of inconvenient favors. And then, those same people get pissed at you if you say no to them. Wow, ain't life grand?

By the way, people are drawn to confidence. Pick yourself up. Go to a club or mixer and meet people. Believe it or not, some are drawn to shy people, if you're shy.

I have one close friend and I tell you, it can still get lonely. I have God with me so overall I'm still extremely happy with my life.

By robert poh

Looks like he was half cremated already.

By LOU

Gary Coleman's "accident" is obviously a murder. He's been typically "short changed all his life"; by his wife[s] and
"family"... He's gone from "bust to dust" ! What better way
to hide a murder than to cremate hime before the accident is
allowed to be investigated. Where is the line for hand outs
of HIS MONEY ? Poor guy wasn't even smart enough I am afraid
to take care of himself.

By Barbara

Note to Henry: You don't want to be laid out and viewed....I understand this. As for cremation, you stated that is another story....what do you mean? Is there a third option?

By N2

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REST IN PEACE, FINALLY.

Note to Bob: Don't mean to sound like a know-it-all, but you refer to yourself as a "wimp." I believe that reveals low self-esteem. Don't think of yourself this way. Walk tall and with an air of confidence and pride. May not help your situation but certaintly can't hurt. Good luck.

By OhLori

Oh please....Bob the Wimp just enjoys getting a response out of all you people. He's sitting back laughing at the replies he gets. He needs to get out and get a life. RIP Gary Coleman.

By Bonbon

I feel sorry for him I think it is sad that all the man met through his career and these people can't even have a memorial for the man, like no one cared, very sad.

Bob the wimp you are a weirdo, get off the internet!

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