Bret Michaels: 'Coleman death very sad'

Bret Michaels has reportedly described the death of Gary Coleman as "very sad".

The former Diff'rent Strokes star passed away at a Utah hospital last Friday after suffering a brain haemorrhage following a fall. He was 42 years old.

Poison frontman Michaels suffered a similar haemorrhage last month but has since resumed touring and has been seen at the finale of The Celebrity Apprentice - which he won - in New York, and performing on the finale of this season's American Idol.

Speaking to Extra on the day he returned to the stage, he said: "Gary Coleman having a haemorrhage, basically from the very same haemorrhage that I had, and passing away is extremely sad.

"And on the very day that I'm gonna try to start up my tour. I'm one of the lucky ones, who made it through."

However, the rocker added that he is "taking every precaution" with his health, saying: "I love my family and love my daughters, and I honestly mean this, I love life and want to be around."