PopTodd Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 LINKActor Gary Coleman is suffering intracranial brain bleeding and is on life support in the intensive care unit of a Provo, Utah hospital, Coleman's spokesman said.Coleman, 42, fell ill at his Santaquin, Utah, home Wednesday evening and was rushed by ambulance to a hospital, the spokesman said in a statement released Friday.He was then taken to another hospital -- Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo -- later Wednesday night, where he remains in critical condition, the spokesman said."Due to his condition, Mr. Coleman has not undergone any surgery at this time," the spokesman said.The former child actor was "conscious and lucid" Thursday morning, but he "was slipping in and out of consciousness and his condition worsened," the spokesman said.Coleman became unconscious and was placed on life support Thursday afternoon, the statement, which was released by the hospital, said.Coleman is best known as the wisecracking youngster Arnold Drummond on TV's "Diff'rent Strokes" from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s."In recent years Gary Coleman has had difficulties, not only with health issues, but also with his personal and public life," his spokesman's statement said. "At times, it may not have been apparent, but he always has had fond memories of being an entertainer and appreciates his fans for all their support over the years. At this critical moment, we can only ask for your thoughts and prayers for Gary to make a speedy and full recovery." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 What'choo talkin' 'bout, PopTodd?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 What'choo talkin' 'bout, PopTodd?! Folks all over The Internets are posting this exact sentiment right now... millions of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Did the Diff'rent Strokes cast make a deal with the devil, or something? One tragedy after another. It's sad. Hopefully he'll pull through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 CNN TV just reported he passed away. Chicago trib link Used the watch the show when I was a kid. The red hair kid always bugged me. Associated Press Former child TV star Gary Coleman is dead. He was taken off life support on Friday morning and passed away, Radaronline.com reports. Gary Coleman was on life support and unconscious after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage at his home, his family said Friday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 CNN TV just reported he passed away. Chicago trib linkYep. I just got an AP mobile alert stating the same. RIP, Gary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 Yep. I just got an AP mobile alert stating the same. RIP, Gary. post/sig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Poor dude. I'm sure he would have traded all the fame / notoriety in the world to have a normal, healthy life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 This guy is still alive, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 part of my childhood has been taken away. R.I.P arnold conrad bain lives on, though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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