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Gary Coleman still not buried 1 year after death

by theGrio | May 11, 2011 at 8:31 AM
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It has been a year since actor Gary Coleman passed away, and his body still hasn’t been given a proper burial.

According to Black Media Scoop, Coleman’s manager Vic Perillo informed the site that the burial money is tied up between Coleman’s parents and widow.

Perillo’s statement reads:

“This was not the proper and dignified manner to show respect for the magnificent talent the world TV and film audience knew in Gary Coleman. This was not the send off he deserved.”

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