In 2016, Patty Duke was hospitalized after suffering from sepsis, and her son Sean Astin rushed to be by her side. He stayed with her through her final hours, holding her hand and comforting her as she passed away at the age of 69. Patty Duke’s life was marked by remarkable success, deep talent, and very real personal struggles. A widely shared but unverified story later claimed that Sean discovered a journal in which Patty wrote about her pride in him and her fear not of death, but of the pain

Patty Duke born Dec 14, in 1946 - Over 135 roles including The Miracle Worker (Best Supporting Actress Oscar win), Valley of the Dolls, Prelude to a Kiss, George Washington TV mini series, TV's Karen's Song, lots of TV movies - & of course TV's Patty & Cathy Lane! #botd | Classic Movie Hub