The passing of Gary Coleman has experienced newfound interest after his ex-wife reportedly failed a lie detector test about the circumstances. In 2023, Todd Bridges voiced frustration over unanswered questions surrounding the accidental circumstances of his death. Bridges then touched on the ensuing legal battles that occurred after Coleman's death between his parents, business associates, and ex-wife, leading to the cancellation of Coleman's funeral. The conversation led to Bridges being the only surviving original cast member of “Diff'rent Strokes.”