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Gary Wayne Coleman's net worth has been identified at $75 thousand. He was well known for his appearance on the television sitcom called "Diff'rent Strokes", which he appeared in when he was a child actor.

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The actor has reappeared in this role many times, often as a guest star on other television shows. It is reported that he hit hard financial times when his financial adviser mismanaged the funds that he gained during his childhood acting career. During his entire life, he had to file for bankruptcy to recoup his losses, and blames his family and accountants for losing much of his money. He later sued his family for losing his money and was awarded over a million dollars in a civil suit in court. He suffered other legal problems throughout his life, including a difficult automobile accident. Gary Coleman has since passed away, dying in 2010 after hitting his head in a fall and receiving an epidural hematoma.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

1988

Lawsuit Settlement

Amount he received after suing his adopted parents and business manager after they allegedly pilfered his youthful fortune for their own self interest

$1,280,000

1985

Salary

Per episode salary from Diff'rent Strokes

$70,000