I just saw the report that Gary Coleman passed away from the earlier 'fall' he had this morning. The last movie I saw with him in it was a lowbrow comedy that was fucking hilarious called Migets vs Mascots.
Rest In Peace Gary Coleman
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I just saw the report that Gary Coleman passed away from the earlier 'fall' he had this morning. The last movie I saw with him in it was a lowbrow comedy that was fucking hilarious called Migets vs Mascots.
Rest In Peace Gary Coleman
I heard about it this morning, and was waiting for someone to post. R.I.P. its sad that only one of the kids from the Different Strokes show is still alive.
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'Diff'rent Strokes' star Gary Coleman dies
, the adorable, pint-sized child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" who spent the rest of his life struggling on Hollywood's D-list, died Friday after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42.Coleman was taken off life support and died with family and friends at his side, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank said.He suffered the brain hemorrhage Wednesday at his Santaquin home, 55 miles south of Salt Lake City. Frank said Coleman was hospitalized because of "an accident" at the home, but she said she had no details on what the accident was.Coleman's family, in a statement read by his brother-in-law, Shawn Price, said "information surrounding his passing will be released shortly."Best remembered for "Diff'rent Strokes" character Arnold Jackson and his "Whatchu talkin' 'bout?" catchphrase, Coleman chafed at his permanent association with the show but also tried to capitalize on it through reality shows and other TV appearances. His adult life was marked with legal, financial and health troubles, suicide attempts and even a 2003 run for California governor.
"I want to escape that legacy of Arnold Jackson," he told The New York Times during his gubernatorial run. "I'm someone more. It would be nice if the world thought of me as something more."A statement from the family said he was conscious and lucid until midday Thursday, when his condition worsened and he slipped into unconsciousness. Coleman was then placed on life support."It's unfortunate. It's a sad day," said Todd Bridges, who played Coleman's older brother, Willis, on "Diff'rent Strokes.""Diff'rent Strokes" debuted on NBC in 1978 and drew most of its laughs from Coleman, then a tiny 10-year-old with sparkling eyes and perfect comic timing.He played the younger of two African-American brothers adopted by a wealthy white man. Race and class relations became topics on the show as much as the typical trials of growing up."He was the reason we were such a big hit," co-star Charlotte Rae, who played the family's housekeeper on the show, said in an e-mail. "He was the centerpiece and we all surrounded him. He was absolutely enchanting, adorable, funny and filled with joy which he spread around to millions of people all over the world."Coleman's family thanked fans for their continued support.
R.I.P. GARY...WILL MOS DEF. MISS YOU !
I don't know how good of a person he was, but this little cat had good comedic timing and a reasonable sense of humor.
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Always liked this scene from Martin.
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RIP Gary!:(
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BTG! What you talkin' 'bout!:D
He was an American Icon of TV Sitcom Land, it's a shame he's gone.
Which was he? Midget or Mascot?Quote:
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never seen the movie.... but MIDGET?! for 1000 alex....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by seanchai
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Lonney Tune parade marches on! NO respect for the dead? That's cold as ICE!Quote:
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sad to see him go but at the same time it's probably best that he doesn't have to put up with all the media and bullshit. they wouldn't let that guy live his life at all. for god sakes, he moved to utah...and the only black folk that move to utah play basketball for the jazz.
Midget, but Luxury, you were supposed to phrase it in the form of a question. :)Quote:
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As stated earlier, Midget vs Mascot is a comdey he starred in, so no one is disrespecting him, and being that he's a comedian he'd probably enjoy knowing he was still making people laugh.Quote:
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Gary Coleman was an A-hole. I would say I'm sorry but im not. I used to love Gary Coleman but he just became a bitter old man. He went from a lovable little "kid" to a guy with that small man complex who just acted shitty to everyone around him. I'm am sorry he passed but he really didnt seem like a good person.
Dennis Hopper also just died if anyone caught that yet.
Who let the Loon out!Quote:
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No I hadn't caught that Dennis Hopper had passed away too. R.I.P
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SOME THINGS DO GET BITTER WITH AGE....BUT HE'LL BE MISSED... HERE'S MY FAVORITE SCENE OF THE LATE MR. DENNIS HOPPER....
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Speed (1994)
Rest in peace Gary....
I first became aware of Dennis Hopper with Easy Rider, have recently beenQuote:
Originally Posted by ROC
following him in "Crash" on Starz.
But his most powerful and memorable role for me was David Lynch's Blue
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i think every poor black kid going up wanted to be arnold & willis, getting adopted by a rich white family :cool:
one of the best tv shows ever, its sad that soo many from that cast struggle after it went off
RIP