In the recently released documentary Gary, a surprising revelation about the late actor Gary Coleman‘s health has come to light. While most fans remember Coleman as the lovable and wise-cracking Arnold Jackson on the hit show Diff’rent Strokes (1978 to 1986), few are aware of the enormous health challenges he faced throughout his life. The documentary takes us on a rollercoaster ride through Coleman’s personal struggles, from his money troubles …

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Did Gary Coleman really live without kidneys for 25 years, and is that even possible?

Gary Coleman, known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the 1980s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” lived for decades without any kidneys, a bombshell documentary reveals. The pint-sized actor — who died in 2010 at age 42 — became one of the biggest celebrities of his day, but had a troubled life since birth. He’s the subject of a new Peacock film, “Gary,” detailing his life in front and behind the scenes as an iconic child star. Born with a congenital …

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‘Diff’rent Strokes’ star Gary Coleman survived for 25 years without kidneys

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Gary Coleman, known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the 1980s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” lived for decades without any kidneys, a bombshell documentary reveals.

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The former child star lost his last kidney in 1985 while still starring on "Diff'rent Strokes."
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	 If you know Gary Coleman, it's likely due to his iconic performance as the precocious orphan Arnold Jackson on Diff'rent Strokes. You may know that Coleman stayed around 4'8" his whole life due to a kidney condition. Gary, Peacock's new documentary about the troubled life of t…

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Gary Coleman lived without any kidneys for nearly 25 years

Gary Coleman, known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the 1980s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” lived for decades without any kidneys, a bombshell documentary reveals. The pint-sized actor — who died in 2010 at age 42 — became one of the biggest celebrities of his day, but had a troubled life since birth. He’s the subject of a new Peacock film, “Gary,” detailing his life in front and behind the scenes as an iconic child star. Born with a congenital …

Did Gary Coleman really live without kidneys for 25 years, and is that even possible?

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