*Peacock released the first official trailer for its latest original documentary detailing the fascinating life and mysterious death of beloved child actor, Gary Coleman.
Coleman was best known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the popular television sitcom *Diff’rent Strokes*, which aired from 1978 to 1986. Despite his small stature due to a congenital kidney disease, Coleman became one of the most recognizable child stars of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Unfortunately, his later years were marked by financial and legal troubles, as well as health issues. Coleman passed away in 2010 at the age of 42 after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
Per the news release, the 90-minute documentary “explores the fascinating life and mysterious death of Coleman. Through exclusive interviews with fellow actor, Todd Bridges, former managers, his estranged parents and Coleman’s ex-wife, the film details his rise to international fame as the child star of Diff’rent Strokes and the dark sides of his personal life off camera,” the description states.
The project aims to offer viewers “insight into Coleman’s lifelong illness and depression, his financial troubles, tumultuous marriage, and his heartbreaking demise,” the synopsis continues.
Here’s the official synopsis: GARY follows the extraordinary story of Gary Coleman’s rise to international fame as the child star of Diff’rent Strokes; his struggles with fame; and the controversy surrounding his tragic death at the age of 42. For the first time, viewers will get insight into Coleman’s private world through exclusive interviews with his fellow actors, industry insiders and his estranged ex-wife and parents.
Directed by Robin Dashwood, “Gary” debuts August 29. Watch the trailer below.
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