Whatchu talkin about Willis?

[caseydog]

'Diff'rent Strokes' star Gary Coleman dies
Associated Press - 8 minutes ago
celebs:
Gary Coleman

PROVO, Utah - Gary Coleman, 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.

Life support was terminated and Coleman died at 12:05 p.m. MDT with family and friends at his side, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank said.

Coleman, with his sparkling eyes and perfect comic timing, quickly became a star after "Diff'rent Strokes" debuted in 1978. He played Arnold Jackson, the younger one of a pair of African-American brothers adopted by a wealthy white man.

His skeptical "Whatchu talkin' 'bout?" — usually aimed at older brother Willis — became a catchphrase.

"It's unfortunate. It's a sad day," said Todd Bridges, who played Willis. "It's sad that I'm the last kid alive from the show."

The series lives on thanks to DVDs and YouTube. But its equally enduring legacy became the troubles in adulthood of its former child stars.

[Spotman]

Rest on Little Man... You were good on the show!

[Alleged User]

May he finally...finally...find some peace and acceptance.

[digimark]

I feel sad about this -- he never really got a break after his time on "Different Strokes" ended. The guy was a trooper though -- kept going despite problems and put one foot in front of the next. He made a difference in more than a few people's lives, and that means a lot when the end of the day comes.

[starleen2]

We'll miss ya' Gary - you'll alway be Arnold in our hearts

[mandy]