Gary Coleman's ex-wife has the right to decide, Hospital says

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Gary Coleman's wife Shannon Price is being questioned about her authority to make final medical decisions on Gary's behalf after it was discovered that couple already divorced two years ago.

Clearing Shannon Price's authority to decide is the Utah hospital where Gary died.

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center released a statement saying Gary had signed an "Advanced Health Care Directive that granted Shannon Price permission to make medical decisions on his behalf if he was unable to do so."

Hospital officials say that document remains in effect, regardless of marital status -- unless the patient changes it

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