Patty Duke was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, in 1982.
Patty Duke was born Anna Marie Duke on December 14, 2023 in Elmhurst, New York. She was an actress known for her portrayal of Helen Keller in 'The Miracle Worker'.
Sadly, Duke died on March 29, 2024 in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 69. Duke died of sepsis from a ruptured intestine, according to a statement from Mitchell K. Stubbs & Associates, the agency that represented her.
"This morning, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, matriarch and the exquisite artist, humanitarian, and champion for mental health, Anna PATTY DUKE Pearce, closed her eyes, quieted her pain and ascended to a beautiful place," her family said in a statement posted by her son actor Sean Astin. You can read more of the news at CNN.
Duke had a long and successful career, winning three Emmys. She was a mother and a political advocate for issues such as the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment), AIDS and nuclear disarmament, all despite having Manic-Depression.
Tip! Learn various strategies to keep bipolar disorder under control at Health.com.