Shannon Price recently discussed her decision to remove her former husband, Gary Coleman, from life support following a severe fall at his home in 2010. In an upcoming special on A&E called “Lie Detector: Truth or Deception,” Price stated, “I had no choice. He had gone into cardiac arrest, and that is ultimately what took his life.”
After suffering an intracranial hemorrhage from the fall at his Santaquin, Utah, home, Coleman was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Despite his living will indicating that life support should continue for at least 15 days, Price made the difficult decision to take him off life support two days later.
During the special, Price expressed her efforts to save Coleman, stating, “I tried to do everything in my will… His condition is not going to get any better.” She emphasized, “I made the right decision.”
Price has faced criticism and allegations regarding her actions surrounding Coleman’s accident. In a polygraph test featured in the A&E special, Price admitted she could have done more to help Coleman. However, she denied any intentional harm towards him and disputed claims of deception in the lie detector results.
Despite the controversy and conflicting accounts, Price stood by her decisions and reiterated that she had the legal authority to make end-of-life choices for Coleman. The complex nature of their relationship, as revealed by Coleman’s former agent and documented restraining order, adds further layers to this tragic story.
While some may question the accuracy and reliability of lie detector tests, they remain a common tool used by law enforcement and federal agencies. Price’s experience with the polygraph test highlights the complexities of truth-seeking in sensitive and emotionally charged situations.
The A&E special sheds light on the complexities and challenges surrounding Coleman’s tragic accident and its aftermath. It invites viewers to consider the nuances of end-of-life decisions, legal implications, and the impact of personal relationships on such critical matters.
Price, seen here at court hearing regarding Coleman’s estate in June 2010.
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