Patty Duke was an American actress, singer, and author. She was born on December 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, and passed away on March 29, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Duke began her career as a child actress, and at the age of 16, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Miracle Worker” (1962), in which she portrayed Helen Keller. She went on to star in her own sitcom, “The Patty Duke Show,” which aired from 1963 to 1966. In the show, she played dual roles as identical cousins, Patty and Cathy.
Throughout her career, Duke appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. She was also a successful author, writing several books about her life, including her memoir “Call Me Anna.”
Duke was a prominent advocate for mental health awareness and spoke openly about her struggles with bipolar disorder. In 1987, she was awarded the Anna Freud National Award for Excellence in Advocacy for Children and Adolescents.
