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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Did Gary Coleman Die? Inside the Former Child Star's Sudden Death (and Why His Family Suspects His Ex-Wife Was Involved)
Diff'rent Strokes star Gary Coleman suffered a head injury after falling in his home in May 2010 His ex-wife, Shannon Price, took him off of life support two days later Questions regarding the circumstances of Coleman's death (and Price's involvement) have lingered 15 years laterNews of Gary Coleman's sudden death both shocked and confused his fans. The child star who rose to fame in the '70s and '80s for his breakout role on Diff'rent Strokes died on May 28, 2010, after suffering a brain hemorrhage. His ex-wife, Shannon Price, claimed he fell in the Utah home they shared after their year-long marriage ended in 2008. Despite police saying there was no evidence of foul play and ruling his death accidental in October 2010, per The Salt Lake Tribune, friends and family of Coleman have long been suspicious of Price's involvement. In July 2025, she volunteered to take a lie detector test in A&E's docuseries Lie Detector: Truth or Deception, hoping to put the rumors to rest. But her results were inconclusive when she was asked about striking Coleman during their relationship and withholding aid after he fell. Though she claimed she didn't physically cause his fall, the lie detector flagged her response as deceptive. Still, Price maintained her innocence. 'I'm at peace,' she told Lie Detector: Truth or Deception host Tony Harris. 'There is a reason I am not in prison. There is a legit reason for that. It's because they did a thorough investigation.' So, how did Gary Coleman die? Here's everything to know about the child star's sudden death and whether or not his ex-wife was involved. On May 28, 2010, Coleman died after suffering a brain hemorrhage. According to Price — who was allegedly living with the actor as a 'roommate' at the time — she was in bed while he was making her dinner when she heard a 'big loud boom.' She found Coleman in the kitchen, lying in a pool of blood, and called 911. In a recording of the call played in the 2024 Peacock documentary GARY, Price can be heard refusing the operator's instructions to help her ex-husband. 'I'm gagging,' she said in one clip. 'I got blood on myself, I can't deal.' Two days after his alleged fall, Price took Coleman off life support. She later told Harris in Lie Detector: Truth or Deception that she believed he fell and hit his head on their kitchen island. Coleman died at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. He had relocated to the state with his ex-wife after they had rekindled their relationship. Though they lived together at the time of his death, Price maintained in GARY that they were more like roommates than spouses. Coleman was 42 years old when he died. The former child star had a lifelong kidney condition that stunted his growth and led to numerous health complications throughout his life. He underwent two kidney transplants before the age of 14 and, at one point, required dialysis four times a day to survive. Coleman also underwent multiple surgeries and experienced seizures in the years leading up to his death. His mother, Sue Coleman, told PEOPLE that her son's talent was 'God's way of compensating him for what he's been through.' Price was never charged with any involvement in Coleman's death. However, his loved ones said in GARY that they believe there's more to the story than she's telling. Coleman's friend, Anna Gray, noted that the actor had stated in an advance healthcare directive that he wanted 'at least two weeks of care before any plugs were pulled.' Another friend, Brandy Buys, stated that she didn't think Coleman fell. In Lie Detector: Truth or Deception, Price claimed that she 'would never hurt' Coleman who she described as 'so fragile' due to his congenital kidney defect. The condition, which he had since birth, stunted his growth at 4 feet and 8 inches and put him on dialysis when he was 17. Friends described Coleman's relationship with Price as 'toxic' in GARY and said that the former child star allegedly attempted to take out restraining orders against his ex-wife but never followed through. 'I know the police had been there quite a few times to domestic issues,' Buys told GARY filmmakers. 'They both laid their hands on each other.' Price, however, has denied ever hurting Coleman. When Price was asked if she physically caused Coleman's fall during her test on Lie Detector: Truth or Deception, she said she did not. The detector indicated 'deception,' and the examiner, former FBI agent George Olivo, said that he was '100% certain' that there was 'more to this story that hasn't been told.' Price told Entertainment Tonight in June 2010 that Coleman's final words were simple and revealing of the state he was in. 'He said, 'I love you and my head hurts,' ' she said. 'Those were the last [words] he said to me because he was in a lot of pain." Coleman's ex-wife also claimed that she was advised by doctors to take him off life support because he 'wasn't going to make it' and that before his fall, he was given less than a year to live. When news of Coleman's death spread, fans and former costars mourned the loss of the Diff'rent Strokes star, remembering him for his humor, talent and iconic role as Arnold Jackson. But even 15 years after his death, questions remain about what really happened. Todd Bridges, who costarred as Willis Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes, told PEOPLE in September 2024 that he still has 'a lot of questions' about how Coleman died. 'The last conversation me and Gary had, he was talking about how he didn't feel safe,' Bridges said. 'There's a lot of questions — questions about the stairs he fell down, how he died. I just think that the City of Utah did not want to be responsible for killing Gary Coleman.' Read the original article on People
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
EETech Announces Advisory Board with Strategic Addition of 4 Industry Names
Boise, ID June 03, 2025 --( )-- EETech, a leader in media and marketing solutions for the electronics industry, announces the appointments of Chris Beeson, Tony Harris, Bill Bradford, and Don Akery to its Board of Advisors. These executives bring extensive experience in scaling operations, driving growth, and guiding digital transformation. Chris Beeson, the founder of Beeson Capital Advisors and the former president of RS Group brings decades of experience in the electronics manufacturing and distribution fields, serving as senior leadership for a multitude of companies in the electronics industry. Tony Harris, founder of THINC B2B, a transformational management advisory firm, and former CMO of DigiKey, is a recognized thought leader and the author of FADS Marketing. For over 30 years, he's helped companies across the retail and B2B spectrums increase profitability and market share through strategic advisory. He holds significant relationships within the electronics sector and a broad cross-industry perspective. Bill Bradford, the president of Flip Electronics, has more than 35 years of experience in the electronic components industry, having led the global sales organizations for multiple organizations, in addition to leading the Electronic Component Industry Association (ECIA) as president and CEO. He is an ICF-certified executive coach and has been a mentor and catalyst for startups at Georgia Tech's Advanced Technology and Design Center. Don Akery, CEO of Waldom Electronics, brings decades of experience in electronic component distribution across multiple verticals and international markets. Prior to arriving at Waldom in 2022, Don held a variety of senior leadership roles within the electronics industry. His expertise includes driving revenue and profit growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and building high performing teams. 'These board members bring a wealth of experience and data-driven insights and will be instrumental in guiding EETech's next phase of growth,' said Martin Chatterton, CEO of EETech. The appointments reinforce EETech's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and expanding its impact in the electronics industry and beyond. Contact Information: EETech Terra Gledhill 208-608-9908 Contact via Email Read the full story here: EETech Announces Advisory Board with Strategic Addition of 4 Industry Names Press Release Distributed by
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tony Harris born; Jayson Tatum gets 46 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Tony Harris born; Jayson Tatum gets 46 vs. Milwaukee Bucks On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Celtics shooting guard Tony Harris was born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1967. Harris played for the University of New Orleans before going undrafted in the 1990 NBA draft, and briefly with the Philadelphia 76ers at the NBA level before landing with Boston as an unrestricted free agent in 1994. He would play in the Philippines Basketball League (PBL) briefly in the 1992-93 season, scoring 105 points in a game to set a record in that league that still stands today. While Harris played for the Celtics for two seasons, he only appeared in eight games. He averaged 7.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and an assist per game over that stretch, as brief as it was. Finally, it is also the date that Jayson Tatum put the Celtics on his back in a must-win Game 6 of the 2022 East semis to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-95 on the road with one of the best games of his career. The St. Louis native led all scorers with 46 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block.
