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*Actor Todd Bridges has spoken out about the death of his longtime TV dad Conrad Bain at age 89. For eight seasons, Bridges played the adopted son to Bain’s millionaire character Mr. Drummond on the hit NBC sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes.” Now the sole survivor of the show’s core cast — Dana Plato committed suicide in [...]
*Even in death, actor Gary Coleman is involved in a messy situation. Since Coleman’s estate is still unsettled, his ex-wife has asked the judge to award her his fortune. According to the Associated Press, Shannon Price testified Monday in district court in Provo, Utah, that even though the two divorced in 2008 they continued to [...]
*The one-year anniversary of the death of actor Gary Coleman is upon us and still his remains have not been buried or cremated. He died on May 28 last year and according to his former manager, Vic Perillo, the burial plans are still on hold due to the legal issues between his parents and his [...]
*Here’s a look on prominent people in entertainment, music, sports, and politics who passed away in the year two thousand ten. America lost two Soul singers in 2010, one at the beginning and one at the end of the year. The sexy R&B balladeer, Teddy Pendergrass, died in January and by year’s end Teena Marie, [...]
*Police in Utah have reportedly ended their investigation into the death of Gary Coleman. The star of “Diff’rent Strokes” passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage at his home on May 28, and just a few weeks ago the coroner ruled that Coleman’s death was an “accident,” reports UK’s Daily Mail. Hours before his death, [...]
*Shannon Price, the ex-wife of late actor Gary Coleman, is asking a judge to formally recognize her as the child star’s surviving spouse. According to the AP, Price filed documents last week in Salt Lake City claiming she and Coleman continued to live together and represent themselves as married despite their 2008 divorce. Price wants [...]
*Friends of the late Gary Coleman, including his “Diff’rent Strokes” co-star Todd Bridges, gathered in Los Angeles Monday (July 12) for a dinner in his memory. Around 30 people were said to have attended the gathering held at Beverly Hills restaurant Il Cielo, where “fun stories” about Coleman were shared, according to TMZ. Also, Coleman’s [...]
*Gary Coleman’s ex-wife says she was cheated of saying a final farewell to the actor because his cremation took place on Thursday in Sandy, Utah without anyone telling her. “She wanted to be there,” says Shielia Erickson, a rep for Coleman’s ex Shannon Price. Shielia says they found out about the cremation four hours after [...]
*Gary Coleman’s former agent Victor Perillo says he is organizing a Farewell Tribute for the late actor that will include celebrities and other individuals who have worked closely with Gary throughout his career. “My intentions are to create a dignified event fitting to Gary’s legacy and to recognize him for his charitable contributions,” Perillo said [...]
*There will be no funeral services held for “Diff’rent Strokes” star Gary Coleman in keeping with the late actor’s final wishes stated in his 2005 will. Robert Jeffs, the independent attorney appointed to oversee Coleman’s property and cremation, announced today that the 2005 document specifies he did not wish to have a funeral. Jeffs said [...]
*A Utah judge on Monday ordered that Gary Coleman’s remains be cremated no sooner than Wednesday afternoon, so Coleman’s ex-girlfriend Anna Gray has enough time to travel from Oregon to Utah to see his body. According to the Associated Press, Fourth District Judge James Taylor appointed an independent attorney to oversee Coleman’s property and the [...]
*Gary Coleman’s friend and former manager has given up his fight to be appointed the special administrator of his estate, his attorney announced Monday in advance of a scheduled hearing in Provo. Attorney Kent Alderman told The Associated Press that Dion Mial will no longer seek to be appointed special administrator of Coleman’s estate because [...]
*The official cause of death for Gary Coleman was a fall, according to a newly released death certificate. Chronic renal failure was also listed as a contributing factor to the actor’s death, which was officially recorded as an accident, reports UsWeekly.com. An autopsy was completed last week. The newly-released death certificate also lists Shannon Price [...]
*A third will has surfaced in the wake of Gary Coleman’s death that names a new woman, Anna Gray, as executor and sole beneficiary of his estate, reports “Entertainment Tonight.” Coleman’s agent, Robert Malcom, tells ET Gray became close friends with the actor after meeting him in 1997. She even stayed in Coleman’s home for [...]
*Gary Coleman’s parents spoke with Meredith Vieira on the “Today” show this morning, where they set the record straight regarding their relationship with Gary, his adoption, Gary’s ex-wife Shannon Price and her alleged sale of his deathbed photos. “We have never pointed a finger at Sharon,” said Willie Coleman, who spent much of the interview [...]
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