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Murder Charges, Drug Addiction, Bankruptcy - The Tragic Lives Of The 'Diff’rent Strokes' Child Stars

The hit sitcom Diff'rent Strokes helped to popularize the "very special episodes" about serious topics that were so memorable from our childhoods.But drug abuse and crime weren't just subjects explored on the show, they also featured in the lives of the actors who starred in Diff'rent Strokes. It turns being a child star in Hollywood isn't as glamorous as we imagined.Todd Bridges - Willis JacksonfanpopBridges, who played the older of the two adopted brothers on the show, came from a family of actors, and started working in show business from a young age.Sadly, misfortune seemed to follow

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The Tragic Struggles That Gary Coleman Faced Throughout His Life

Gary Coleman was one of the most iconic stars of the 80s, but his life post-sitcom life took a turn. While everyone still said his catchphrase all the time, they didn't really know what happened to him. The star's life has been full of struggles. Right from the start of his life he was dealing with severe health complications that almost killed him, and as he aged his life didn't really ever get easier. Chris Pizzello / ReutersThe actor passed away in 2010, but his life story is one that people need to know. Childhood IllnessNBCColeman was adopted when he was