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Gary Coleman: What are your favourite moments?
- May 28, 2010 4:01 PM |
- By POV
Gary Coleman, seen here in this 1993 photo, died at a Utah hospital Friday. (Associated Press)
Former child actor Gary Coleman has died after being taken to hospital earlier this week with a head injury. He was 42.
Coleman is best remembered for playing motor-mouthed Arnold Jackson on the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes from 1978 to 1986. With his adorable chubby cheeks, and impeccable comic timing, the actor proved an instant audience favourite in his role as a savvy Harlem kid adopted by wealthy white businessman Mr. Drummond (Canadian-born Conrad Bain).
He also made cameo appearances in character for other shows, including The Facts of Life and Silver Spoons, and even had an eponymous Saturday morning cartoon show.
The Illinois-born actor suffered from a congenital kidney ailment that halted his growth at an early age and resulted in his diminutive stature. He underwent two kidney transplants during his lifetime and also required dialysis.
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What are your favourite Gary Coleman moments? Share your memories of the actor below.
Coleman is best remembered for playing motor-mouthed Arnold Jackson on the NBC sitcom Diff'rent Strokes from 1978 to 1986. With his adorable chubby cheeks, and impeccable comic timing, the actor proved an instant audience favourite in his role as a savvy Harlem kid adopted by wealthy white businessman Mr. Drummond (Canadian-born Conrad Bain).
He also made cameo appearances in character for other shows, including The Facts of Life and Silver Spoons, and even had an eponymous Saturday morning cartoon show.
The Illinois-born actor suffered from a congenital kidney ailment that halted his growth at an early age and resulted in his diminutive stature. He underwent two kidney transplants during his lifetime and also required dialysis.
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What are your favourite Gary Coleman moments? Share your memories of the actor below.
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