Patty Duke on going public with her manic depression

[BeyondGeography]

"The biggest problem, after all these years, is stigma." She was courageous and good. RIP.

[MrMickeysMom]

1. She has passed?

Oh, dear... I loved Patty Duke, and as I recall, she spent much time post 60's and 70's era television trying to be so public about herself.

[classof56]

2. What a beautiful woman, body and soul.

She has been an inspiration to multitudes, including me, as one of my children is bi-polar. Patty has blessed the world with her talent and compassion. Her legacy will never dim. May her family find peace and comfort as they deal with her loss.

[Hulk]

3. Bless her soul

My oldest sister is bi-polar. She has had such a tragic life, and her years on medication made her a walking zombie. She has been off her meds for the past several years, and she is a recluse, and she has locked herself and her spineless husband away in their house and are totally cut off from her family and ours. It's such a sad, tragic existence.

She, Patty, was such a brave person to speak out on her illness. Stigma...the biggest hurdle.

[SoapBox]

4. Wow...how interesting.

I never knew that she had this going on.

And not having seen her in a hundred years, it's odd to see her aged. But, that voice...so distinctive.

Thank you for posting.

[2naSalit]

5. Always admired her.

RIP