Patty Duke, who won an Oscar as a teen for “The Miracle Worker” and maintained a long and successful career throughout her life, has died at the age of 69.
Duke’s agent, Mitchell Stubbs, says the actress died early Tuesday morning of sepsis from a ruptured intestine.
She built on her success in teenhood by playing identical cousins on the popular sitcom, “The Patty Duke Show.”
The Associated Press contributed to this article
I am so sad. I loved Patty Duke,watched all her shows and followed her career. With all the technology available today, why did something like this health issue have to happen? My best girlfriend also died of septic poisoning, no reason with all the doctors available. She was only 49 years young.
Gone, but, not forgotten!
Sad to hear, was a great actress .
Rip Patti.
You were an amazing actress.
Thank you for coming into our homes years ago, and entertaining us. God Bless her Soul, friends, and her family.
R.I.P. Patty, you were a cute teenage actress growing up!! Loved watching her on the Patty Duke Show. Then she became a beautiful woman , great actress!! You will be missed!! So terribly sad that she died that way!! When we have the Medical knowledge, the machines & the meds meddled!!
God Bless! Prayers with her family!
RIP In peace Patty. I had one hell of a crush on you in my teens… You were one month younger than me.
I will add you to my prayer list…
So sad but I know I’ll get to meet you one day on the other side.
Bill
Too bad. Patty Duke was an icon.
I always enjoyed watching you.
RIP Patty Duke
Wow A shocker ! She was one of the all time best, I loved seeing her in everything she did ! God Bess Patti Duke !
So sad ! Patty, we all loved you !! You were one of the best ! Rest in peace my darling !
Rest in peace ! You were one of the best !! Rest in peace my darling !
Reading of her death made me think that her spirit which is the intellect of your soul i.e. yourself, returns to GOD from whence it came. It is my belief that she is safe now and on the right side of the Gulf. I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family. She will be missed by many.
I used to watch Patty Duke for years. I truly enjoyed her movies and TV shows! She’s a year older than me and she will truly be missed.
So sorry to hear of Patty Duke’s passing. I enjoyed watching her on TV and followed her career in the movies, especially the made-for-TV movies. She was an outstanding actress. God bless her and her family. I will remember her in my prayers.
God bless you and your loved ones you will be missed I lovvvved you! An icon! May you rest in peace.
Honoring PD:
PD Hwy, Blvd, Ave, St, in hometown.
PD Mental HC Center
PD Ins on Mental Health Care.
PD Center ( ala Betty Ford Center) but for Mental health.
PD Mental Health wing for Hospital X.
She was the force behind Mental HC for the US.
Patty Duke was the “girl next door”. To every young boy, self included, she was our heartthrob. Pure innocence. Bless you for sharing your incredible talent to us who were fortunate to have seen you perform. You will always remain in our hearts forever. Your service to mental health is so admired.