Farewell 2016: actress Patty Duke by ric Gustafson
Actress Patty Duke made her Broadway debut as Helen Keller in 1959 The Miracle Worker. At the time she was twelve years old. In 1962, she won the Academy award for the same role in the film version. She had her own television show called the Patty Duke Show. The show ran from 1963 to 1966. She battled bipolar disorder and addiction. She suffered from anxiety attacks, depression and anorexia.
She used those battles to become an advocate for mental health and AIDS awareness. She was married four times. Patty Duke passed away on March 29 at the age of 69.
research help: ' Life Farewell' by Time Inc
Peace and God's blessings. Happy Holidays. Love Ric
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