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Subject: Gary Coleman R.I.P
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Gary Wayne Coleman (February 8, 1968 – May 28, 2010) was an American actor, best known for his childhood role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986). He was described in the 1980s as "one of television's most promising stars." After a successful childhood acting career, Coleman struggled in later life both financially and emotionally, successfully suing his parents for emotional damages in 1993.[2] Coleman died in May 2010 after a fall in his Utah home.
Contents
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* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
o 2.1 Diff'rent Strokes
o 2.2 Later character appearances
* 3 Candidate for Governor of California
* 4 Avenue Q
* 5 Personal life
o 5.1 Legal struggles
+ 5.1.1 Financial matters
+ 5.1.2 Assault
+ 5.1.3 Citation for disorderly conduct
+ 5.1.4 Automobile accident
+ 5.1.5 Domestic violence assault
* 6 Death
* 7 Filmography
o 7.1 Film
o 7.2 Television
* 8 See also
* 9 References
* 10 External links
Early life
Coleman was born in Zion, Illinois. He was adopted by Edmonia Sue, a nurse practitioner, and W.G. Coleman, a fork-lift operator.[3] He suffered from a congenital kidney disease caused by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (an autoimmune destruction and alteration of the kidney), which halted his growth at an early age, leading to a small stature (4 ft 8 in; 1.42 m) and a childlike appearance. He underwent two kidney transplants, one in 1973 and one in 1984, and required daily dialysis.[4]
Career
While best known for his role on Diff'rent Strokes, Coleman had appeared earlier on The Jeffersons and on Good Times as Penny's friend Gary. He also appeared in a 1978 pilot for a revival of The Little Rascals as Stymie.[5]
Contents
[show]
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
o 2.1 Diff'rent Strokes
o 2.2 Later character appearances
* 3 Candidate for Governor of California
* 4 Avenue Q
* 5 Personal life
o 5.1 Legal struggles
+ 5.1.1 Financial matters
+ 5.1.2 Assault
+ 5.1.3 Citation for disorderly conduct
+ 5.1.4 Automobile accident
+ 5.1.5 Domestic violence assault
* 6 Death
* 7 Filmography
o 7.1 Film
o 7.2 Television
* 8 See also
* 9 References
* 10 External links
Early life
Coleman was born in Zion, Illinois. He was adopted by Edmonia Sue, a nurse practitioner, and W.G. Coleman, a fork-lift operator.[3] He suffered from a congenital kidney disease caused by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (an autoimmune destruction and alteration of the kidney), which halted his growth at an early age, leading to a small stature (4 ft 8 in; 1.42 m) and a childlike appearance. He underwent two kidney transplants, one in 1973 and one in 1984, and required daily dialysis.[4]
Career
While best known for his role on Diff'rent Strokes, Coleman had appeared earlier on The Jeffersons and on Good Times as Penny's friend Gary. He also appeared in a 1978 pilot for a revival of The Little Rascals as Stymie.[5]
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