Patty Duke RIP
Patty Duke RIP
#1Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 12:45pm
Just got a phone alert that Patty Duke has passed away. RIP.
#2Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 12:51pm
They are reporting sepsis from a ruptured intestine as cause of death. R.I.P. Sad news indeed.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#3Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 12:55pm
My God, we are losing one after another seemingly on a daily basis.Her shining role in the Miracle Worker defined her career.
What a loss . She was 69. R.I.P.
#4Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:05pm
This news pierced me right through the heart. A talented actress and a champion/advocate for those battling with the stigma of mental illness, a national treasure and a pop culture icon.
So many great performances from her. She will be missed. RIP Anna Marie.
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#5Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:14pm
Always sad to hear of someone's passing but this one made me cry. Only 69 - way too young. I have so many memories...I saw her on stage live as well as film and TV. It seemed like she found real happiness at the end after a troubled life. My thoughts are with her family and many friends as this time.
I think I have to go find my copy of one of those corny Hallmark holiday movies she was in - A Season for Miracles. She played an angel...
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#6Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:14pm
Yes - this news grabbed my heart.
You captured her beautifully, Carlos.
#7Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:24pm
Patty Duke on Shindig! in 1965 performing her hit song, "Don't Just Stand There".
#8Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:25pm
Sad news indeed, she was brilliant - and a terrific Phyllis in Follies.
#9Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:27pm
Meet Cathy, who's lived most everywhere,
From Zanzibar to Barclay Square.
But Patty's only seen the sight.
A girl can see from Brooklyn Heights --
What a crazy pair!
But they're cousins,
Identical cousins all the way.
One pair of matching bookends,
Different as night and day.
Where Cathy adores a minuet,
The Ballet Russes, and crepe suzette,
Our Patty loves to rock and roll,
A hot dog makes her lose control --
What a wild duet!
Still, they're cousins,
Identical cousins and you'll find,
They laugh alike, they walk alike,
At times they even talk alike --
You can lose your mind,
When cousins are two of a kind!!
#10Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:29pm
Visually performing "It's Impossible" as Neely O'Hara from the 1967 cult classic, "Valley of the Dolls". Vocals by Gail Heidmann.
#11Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 1:32pm
The climactic "water scene" from "The Miracle Worker" in her Oscar winning role as Helen Keller opposite Anne Bancroft.
#13Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 2:24pm
Makes me want to watch Valley of the Dolls again this weekend- a movie that can always brighten any day, no matter how sour.
She died far too young. Very sad indeed.
#14Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 2:25pm
I take theatre classes at a community theatre she performed love letters at.
#15Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 2:28pm
This one's for you PalJoey!
Stage musical "Follies" at the Wadsworth Theatre in Brentwood starring (L to R) Bob Gunton as Ben; Harry Groener as Buddy, Patty Duke as Phyllis; and Vikki Carr as Sally. (2002)
#17Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 2:34pm
Thanks for the reminder PalJoey. I had forgotten she did "Wicked".
wexy
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/19/05
#18Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 2:41pm
Very sad news RIP, She did work for us at Social Security as well.
broadwaysfguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/14
#20Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 3:55pm
she was very cool
a great madam morrible during the sf run and very nice at stage door!
#21Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 6:53pm
I really enjoyed her work...my only regret is that I never saw her on stage
One Oscar and Three Emmys...Rest in Peace Dear Lady
#22Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:09pm
She was really amazing. "Valley of the Dolls" is available in HD on Flixster. I bought it a while back and will watch it tonight. Sad. I wished I had seen her in Follies...friends that did were impressed.
#23Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:11pm
Very sad news. I got to see her in Wicked 3 times (one of which was the first time I ever saw the show), and she was excellent. I spoke with her at length at the stage door a couple of times and she was the absolute sweetest. A truly exceptionally kind person. Such a loss.
#24Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/29/16 at 8:56pm
Carlos A.-- The Miracle Worker clip you linked kinda makes fun of her at the end with sound effects.
R.I.P. Anna/Patty
Wilmingtom
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/18/11
#25Patty Duke RIP
Posted: 3/30/16 at 12:34am
I got to know Anna when she was doing Oklahoma! and she was a lovely soul. Everyone in the company was crazy about her and she became the defacto den mother. Smart, funny, strong and loving. She will be sorely missed.
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