Actor Gary Coleman Has Died

"Different Strokes" child stars Dana Plato, Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges

Gary Coleman, the actor behind the memorable "Different Strokes" character, "Arnold" has died at age 42, after suffering an intracranial brain hemorrhage.

The brain bleed was similar to that of actress Natasha Richardson, who hit her head and lapsed into a coma an hour later, then died. The same tragedy is thought to have befallen Coleman, who reportedly hit his head after a fall. He died yesterday at noon, after spending several hours in a coma.

Coleman is the second actor from the show "Different Strokes" to die at a relatively young age. His former co-star, Dana Plato, died of an accidental pharmaceutical drug overdose, after battling years of addiction. Two weeks ago, Plato's son, who also became a drug addict and alcohol, in the aftermath of his mother's death, regrettably committed suicide.

Dana Plato's Son Commits Suicide

Dana Plato

On May 6, 2010, Tyler Lambert, the 25-year-old son of the late child star, Dana Plato, committed suicide. On May 8, 1999, his mother died at age 36, of a prescription medication overdose, after years of fame and wealth, deteriorated into narcotics addiction, robbery and criminal charges.

Dana Plato's son Tyler Lambert

Wounded by his mother's death, Lambert, who was a fledgling songwriter and cameraman, sadly took his own life, after dabbling in drugs and alcohol as well. The Judiciary Report would once again like to state, suicide is not the answer and people should get treatment for depression. There is no shame in that.

Different Strokes child stars Dana Plato, Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges

It's a shame more is not done for Hollywood child stars. They are used to make trucks of money in their youth, then discarded like yesterday's newspaper when they become adults. Many find the adjustment very difficult and engage is self-destructive behavior.

Gary Coleman Arrested For Domestic Violence

Gary Coleman

"Different Strokes" actor, Gary Coleman, has joined his fellow child star cast members in being arrested for an unlawful offense. Actress, Dana Plato, was arrested on drug charges and later died of an overdose. Actor, Todd Bridges, was arrested on drug charges in a separate incident, but turned his life around and became a Christian.

Coleman has to decide which road he is going to take, in light of his recent arrest. He previously faced charges for hitting a woman that asked him for an autograph. Some anger management would be helpful as well.

Report: Gary Coleman Arrested on Domestic Assault Charge

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - The 41-year-old actor was arrested Sunday in Santaquin, Utah, and is being held on $1,725 bail, the site says. The identity of the victim has not been released, according to TMZ...

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