PATTY Duke had a stellar career in acting before she passed away.
She was also a dedicated mental health advocate.
Who was Patty Duke?
Patty Duke was born on December 14, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, New York.
Patty was an actress who was recognized for her contribution to the movie industry by receiving two Golden Globe Awards, an Academy Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and three Primetime Emmy Awards.
In addition to her acting career, she was a well-known mental health advocate.
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What was her cause of death?
On March 29, 2016, Patty's stellar career came to an end when she passed away in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
According to USA Today, one of Patty's representatives gave a statement on the cause of her death saying: "Anna 'Patty Duke' Pearce passed away this morning March 29, 2016, at 1:20 am."
He continued: "Her cause of death was sepsis from a ruptured intestine. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend, a mental health advocate, and a cultural icon. She will be missed."
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Was Patty married?
Patty had married four times before her death.
Her first husband was Harry Falk, and they were married from 1965 to 1969.
She married her second husband, Michael Tell, from 1970 to 1971.
Her third husband was John Astin.
They tied the knot in 1972, and eventually divorced n 1985.
Her fourth and final husband was Michael Pearce.
The pair got married in 1986, and she was still married to him before she died in 2016.
They lived together in Idaho while Patty was still alive.
Duke died at a hospital in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, where she had lived for the last 25 years with her fourth husband Michael Pearce.
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