Patty Duke won an Academy Award for “The Miracle Worker” (1962) and a Golden Globe for “Me, Natalie” (1969.) Television work includes three Emmy awards for “My Sweet Charlie” (1970), “Captains and the Kings” (1976) and a remake of “The Miracle Worker” (1979.) She was also well known for her television comedy show “The Patty Duke Show” (1963-1966.) Former president of the Screen Actors Guild.
Cause of death: Septic shock.