Gary Coleman dies at 42

 

Former child star Gary Coleman died today at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage earlier this week. He was 42. 


We 80s babies know Coleman best for his role  as Arnold Jackson in the hit sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes.” Coleman’s acting career as an adult fell short of his child star glory days, but he made occasional guest appearances on TV shows and movies. Coleman also made an unlikely run for California governor. His slogan was: “I’m the least qualified guy for the job, but I’d probably do the best job.”


Coleman, whose adult height was 4 feet 8 inches, was born with failed kidneys and had undergone two transplants by age 14. His growth was permanently stunted by the side effects of dialysis medications.


According to the L.A. Times, Coleman, a resident of Santaquin, Utah,  had been hospitalized Wednesday and lost consciousness the next day. He was taken off life support Friday afternoon with his family at his side.