I found out a short while ago about Patricia Neal's death at the age of 84. She was an Academy Award-winning actress best known for performances in films like 1949's The Fountainhead, 1957's A Face In The Crowd and 1963's Hud (for which she won her Oscar). Going through the article from The Houston Chronicle, I was surprised to discover in her personal life she had to overcome obstacles (a series of strokes before she turned 40 and a nervous breakdown) and tragedy (losing a child to measles).
I remember her well in the two films she made with John Wayne (1951's Operation: Pacific & 1965's In Harm's Way) and also the television film that served as the pilot for the classic series The Waltons. She was a good actress and will be missed. May she rest in peace.
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