What were the causes of Gary Coleman's death?

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The discussion revolves around the causes of Gary Coleman's death, focusing on his medical history, particularly related to kidney problems and subsequent health issues. Participants share personal anecdotes and reflections on his life and career, while also speculating on the implications of his health conditions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention that Coleman had lifelong medical problems related to a kidney condition, which stunted his growth.
  • Others note that Coleman suffered from an intracranial hemorrhage prior to his death, which is described as having severe consequences for brain health.
  • There are personal reflections on Coleman's character and interactions with others, with some participants expressing sadness over his passing.
  • One participant questions whether his short stature was related to being a dwarf or simply a result of his kidney issues.
  • Another participant recalls confusion between Coleman and another actor, Webster, indicating a lack of familiarity with Coleman's work.
  • Some comments touch on Coleman's struggles with his parents regarding financial matters, suggesting a complex personal life beyond his health issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that Coleman's death was related to his long-standing health issues, particularly his kidney problems. However, there are differing views on the specifics of his conditions and their implications, as well as personal anecdotes that do not reach consensus.

Contextual Notes

There are references to various medical conditions and their effects, but the discussion lacks detailed medical explanations or consensus on the exact causes of his death. Some statements about health implications are made without full clarification of medical terms or conditions.

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Readers interested in celebrity health issues, personal anecdotes about Gary Coleman, or discussions surrounding the impact of medical conditions on public figures may find this thread relevant.

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As Mickey Rooney said, life's too short.
 
I was so sad to hear this. Gary used to live near me and was part of our merry crew back in the old days. He was a sweet guy.
 
Math Is Hard said:
I was so sad to hear this. Gary used to live near me and was part of our merry crew back in the old days. He was a sweet guy.

Merry crew? Did you work with Robinhood? :biggrin:

What was this? Do you mean that you were friends as kids? Whatcha talkin bout Willis?
 
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Is it related to his short stature? Was he actually a dwarf or just very very short?
 
I thought Gary Coleman was Webster for a very long time. I was too young for Different Strokes. Coleman wasn't a dwarf, he had some kidney problem apparently. I don't know what was wrong with Emmanuel Lewis.
 
Coleman had lifelong medical problems related to a kidney problem.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/28/coleman.kidney.troubles/?hpt=Sbin
(CNN) -- Actor Gary Coleman battled major medical problems including an on-set seizure, several operations, transplants and a lifelong kidney condition.

The 42-year-old former child star died Friday after life support was withdrawn in a Utah hospital.

A kidney condition stunted his growth, leaving him at 4 feet, 8 inches throughout his adulthood. Three months ago, Coleman was hospitalized after suffering a seizure while being interviewed on a TV show in Los Angeles, California.

On Wednesday evening, he fell ill at his Santaquin, Utah, home, according to a hospital statement. He suffered an intracranial hemorrhage . . . .
Human blood is essentially toxic to brain cells. Brain hemorrhages cause brain damage via cell necrosis.

I remember hearing about his medical problems back in the 80's.
 
People die.
 
Ivan Seeking said:
Merry crew? Did you work with Robinhood? :biggrin:

What was this? Do you mean that you were friends as kids? Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

This was back in the mid-90s. We used to visit the same watering hole. (Not that Gary drank, he always had to watch out for his health).
 
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So what type of jokes did he tell?
 
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Poor guy, didn't he have a terrible battle with his parents over his money?
 
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Astronuc said:
Coleman had lifelong medical problems related to a kidney problem.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/05/28/coleman.kidney.troubles/?hpt=Sbin Human blood is essentially toxic to brain cells. Brain hemorrhages cause brain damage via cell necrosis.

I remember hearing about his medical problems back in the 80's.
It mainly causes swelling of the brain (cerebral edema) with devastating results: intracranial hemorrhages have a high morbidity and mortality rate.
 

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