Case Closed! Gary Coleman's Death Ruled Accidental
There was no foul play in the death of Gary Coleman.
A rep for the Santaquin, Utah, police department announced that the autopsy conducted by the state medical examiner found that the Diff’rent Strokes star died of natural causes — a fatal brain hemorrhage — after an accidental fall in his home in May. And the evidence that the police found on the scene supports that finding.
“He just fell and hit his head," said Detective Stan Eggen told the Salt Lake Tribune. "He already was in very poor health. There was no struggle. There’s no indication of anything else here than an accident.”
Following his fall, Gary's ex-wife, Shannon Price — who resided with him in his home and called 911 to get him medical assistance -- made the decision to take him off life support. However, her behavior surrounding his death was later called into question because, among things, she told the 911 operator she couldn't help Gary while he lay bleeding on the floor because she suffered from seizures and couldn’t "be near the blood.” She also removed many of Gary's personal belongings from his house following his death -- and she wasn't legally allowed to because they were divorced.
Adding to the drama, the former child star also left behind multiple wills, which has let to an ongoing dispute over his estate between Sharon and an ex-girlfriend named Anna Gray. One handwritten note days after his 2007 marriage to Shannon named her as his sole heir, but a 2005 document awarded Anna his estate.
Gary shot to fame following the debut of his 1978 sitcom. His “Wachutalkin' bout?” became a popular catch phrase from the show.
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Case Closed! Gary Coleman's Death Ruled Accidental
There was no foul play in the death of Gary Coleman.
A rep for the Santaquin, Utah, police department announced that the autopsy conducted by the state medical examiner found that the Diff’rent Strokes star died of natural causes — a fatal brain hemorrhage — after an accidental fall in his home in May. And the evidence that the police found on the scene supports that finding.
“He just fell and hit his head," said Detective Stan Eggen told the Salt Lake Tribune. "He already was in very poor health. There was no struggle. There’s no indication of anything else here than an accident.”
Following his fall, Gary's ex-wife, Shannon Price — who resided with him in his home and called 911 to get him medical assistance -- made the decision to take him off life support. However, her behavior surrounding his death was later called into question because, among things, she told the 911 operator she couldn't help Gary while he lay bleeding on the floor because she suffered from seizures and couldn’t "be near the blood.” She also removed many of Gary's personal belongings from his house following his death -- and she wasn't legally allowed to because they were divorced.
Adding to the drama, the former child star also left behind multiple wills, which has let to an ongoing dispute over his estate between Sharon and an ex-girlfriend named Anna Gray. One handwritten note days after his 2007 marriage to Shannon named her as his sole heir, but a 2005 document awarded Anna his estate.
Gary shot to fame following the debut of his 1978 sitcom. His “Wachutalkin' bout?” became a popular catch phrase from the show.
If you know more about this story, contact us at tips@starmagazine.com or 1-800-609-8312
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