Gary Coleman was one of the highest-paid child actors on television for his role in hit American sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, but he died penniless after a legal battle with his parents Gary Coleman rose to fame in the 1970s (Image: Getty)

Gary Coleman died penniless, despite once being one of the highest-earning child actors on television. He died in 2010, with questions raised about the circumstances of his death . ‌

The sitcom actor reportedly raked in a staggering $18million (£13m) for his portrayal of Arnold Jackson on the popular American series Diff'rent Strokes, having landed the role at the tender age of 10 in 1978. During the show's eight-season run, he was pulling in an impressive $70,000 per episode, which equates to around £157,000 in today's currency. However, the

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