Stars of Diff'rent Strokes react to Gary Coleman's death - Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson - "Charlene DuPrey"

Janet Jackson guest-starred as Todd Bridges' love interest Charlene on a series of episodes of Diff'rent Strokes


Janet Jackson said "I'm at a loss for words upon learning of Gary Coleman's passing, I want to remember him as the fun, playful, adorable and affectionate man he was. He has left a lasting legacy. I know he is finally at peace."

Stars of Diff'rent Strokes react to Gary Coleman's death - Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges - "Willis Jackson"

Todd Bridges, who played Willis to Coleman's Arnold on the hit sitcom, has also spoken out.

"It's unfortunate," Bridges said in a statement Friday. "It's a sad day. It's sad that I'm the last kid alive from the show."

Stars of Diff'rent Strokes react to Gary Coleman's death - Charlotte Rae

Charlotte Rae - "Mrs Garrett"

"I said a prayer for him this morning after hearing about his condition. Gary was so loving, so charming. He was the big star of the show."

Rae also starred in the "Diff'rent Strokes" spin-off, "The Facts of Life" -- which might never have happened without Gary's success.

"He was the reason the show was a hit."

Gary Coleman is dead RIP

As a kid I loved Different Strokes. What a shame....

US child star Gary Coleman has died after suffering a brain haemorrhage in a fall earlier this week.

Coleman, 42, had been in intensive care at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center since Thursday.

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He was surrounded by family and close friends when the decision to turn off his life support machine was taken tonight.

It was the third time the 4ft 8in actor had been hospitalised this year, after suffering seizures in January and February.