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So from Dec. 1, 1985, until his death [in 2010], Gary lived without a single kidney in his body." Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Gary Coleman on 'Diff'rent Strokes'
Gary was not expected to live past 12 without another transplant. He made it until 15 before his kidney was absorbed by his body. Gary underwent more unsuccessful surgeries before being put on ...
“From December 31 of 1985 until his death, Gary lived without a single kidney in his body,” his former manager Dion Mial said. “He then started on dialysis.” Enos Solomon/FilmMagic
Gary Wayne Coleman was born [1] in Zion, Illinois, on February 8, 1968.He was adopted by W. G. Coleman, a fork-lift operator, and Edmonia Sue, a nurse practitioner. [2] Due to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a kidney disease, and the corticosteroids and other medications used to treat it, his growth was limited to 4 ft 8 in (142 cm), [3] [4] and his face kept a childlike appearance even ...
Gary is a 2024 American documentary film about the life of actor Gary Coleman. Directed by Robin Dashwood, [ 1 ] the film was released on Peacock on August 29, 2024. [ 2 ]
Gary Coleman attending the premiere of ‘Midgets vs Mascots’ in 2009 (Getty) ... From 1985 until his death, he lived with not a single kidney.” Coleman died in 2010 at the age of 42, a year ...
He then received a second kidney transplant, which was donated by his mother. 2005 [34] [35] Natalie Cole (1950–2015) Singer-songwriter May 20, 2009 6 years [36] Gary Coleman (1968–2010) Actor who played Arnold on Diff'rent Strokes. Received two separate kidney transplants, one in 1973 and another in 1984. 26 years (from second transplant) [37]
Gary Coleman was once the highest-paid child actor before a string of financial and health issues plagued his life. Here are some of the biggest revelations from the new documentary about him.