Death of Gary Coleman

February 8, 1968 - May 28, 2010
Provo, Utah | Age 42

Diff'rent Strokes Star Dies at 42
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By JENNIFER DOBNER, Associated Press Writer

PROVO, Utah

Gary Coleman, the adorable, pint-sized child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" who spent the rest of his life struggling on Hollywood's D-list, died Friday after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42.

Coleman was taken off life support and died with family and friends at his side, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank said.

He suffered the brain hemorrhage...

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