Tragic Gary Coleman gave his ex-wife Shannon Price permission to make life or death medical choices on his behalf, according to reports.
The former child TV star had already secretly divorced the redhead when he died from a massive haemorrhage, following a fall at his home in Utah.
But, according to TMZ.com, the Utah Valley Regional Medical Centre confirmed he had authorised her to make medical decisions.
The hospital released a statement saying that the 42-year-old Diff’rent Strokes star had signed an Advanced Health Care Directive, which allowed Shannon to make choices for him if he was unable to do so.
Hospital officials say that legal document remains in effect – regardless of marital status – unless the patient changes it.
Price’s right to make Gary’s medical choices was called into question when it was revealed that they had secretly divorced in 2008.
Source: Splash News