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Unanswered Questions Surround Gary Coleman's Tragic End
28 May
Summary
- Gary Coleman died at 42 from a brain hemorrhage in 2010.
- Ex-wife's lie detector results were inconclusive on key questions.
- Friends and family suspect foul play in Coleman's death.
Gary Coleman, the iconic star of Diff'rent Strokes, died on May 28, 2010, at the age of 42 due to a brain hemorrhage. His death occurred over 15 years ago, yet lingering questions persist regarding the circumstances.
Coleman's ex-wife, Shannon Price, stated that he fell at their Utah home, but police ruled his death accidental in October 2010, finding no evidence of foul play. However, friends and family of Coleman have expressed suspicions about Price's involvement, especially after her lie detector test in a 2025 A&E docuseries yielded inconclusive results on crucial questions about the incident.
The lie detector flagged Price's response as deceptive when she denied physically striking Coleman or withholding aid after his fall. Despite this, Price has consistently maintained her innocence, asserting that a thorough investigation explains why she was not charged. Coleman's final words to her were reportedly, "I love you and my head hurts."
Coleman had a lifelong battle with a congenital kidney condition that necessitated multiple transplants and dialysis. His friends described his relationship with Price as "toxic," with allegations of domestic disputes. Coleman's costar Todd Bridges also expressed lingering questions about his friend's death, stating Coleman had mentioned not feeling safe shortly before he died.
