"Diff'rent Strokes" star Gary Coleman died today, May 28th, Friday, at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah, where he had been in a coma after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42.

According to People Online, "Family members and close friends were at his side when life support was terminated," says a hospital statement. "Family members express their appreciation and gratitude for the support and prayers that have been expressed for Gary and for them.The actor suffered an intracranial hemorrhage at his Utah home on Wednesday night. On Thursday, he was 'conscious and lucid," the statement says, "but by early afternoon that same day, Mr. Coleman was slipping in and out of consciousness and his condition worsened."

Gary Coleman is being remembered as the star of the TV series "Diff'rent Strokes" that was in first run from 1978-86,

I remember first seeing Gary Coleman guesting on the "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson . He must have been no more than eleven. He impressed the audience. He impressed Johnny Carson and he stole the show. He was a little kid who was very much at ease before the camera, with perfect timing and delivery. He had a very bit of funny comedy in an exchange with Johnny Carson that set the audience laughing. I was a fan of the show "Diff'rent Strokes," and I spent many hours watching him on that show, and laughing.

Gary Coleman, R.I.P.