by GaryColeman.net on February 8, 2013
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In celebration of Black History Month we honor Gary Wayne Coleman, born on this day, February 8, 1968 in Zion, Illinois. Gary would’ve turned 45 if he were alive today. Happy Birthday Gary Coleman!
In 2003, Gary became a political analyst and roving reporter for All Comedy Radio, a Los Angeles-based comedy radio network. Gary didn’t win California’s recall election that year, (losing to Arnold Schwarzenegger, he finished eighth out of 135 candidates vying to replace Gov. Gray Davis), but he still had a political platform on the new [...]
by GaryColeman.net on August 21, 2012
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For his entire life, Gary Coleman suffered from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, an autoimmune kidney disease which stunted his growth. Other factors also played a role which caused him to be short in stature; the corticosteroids used to treat Gary’s chronic kidney illness throughout his life as well as other medications contributed to his slow growth [...]
In 1985, Gary Coleman starred in a made-for-television movie called “Playing with Fire.” The movie was broadcast on NBC on April 14, 1985 and is described as an unintentionally hilarious made-for-TV film starring Gary as a teenage arsonist. The authorities, friends, and neighbors warn his absentee parents until it is too late. The film starred [...]
by GaryColeman.net on April 10, 2012
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Question: When did Gary Coleman die? Answer: Gary died at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah at 12:05 pm MDT on May 28 at the age of 42 years old. Read: How Did Gary Coleman Die?