New York-born playwright William Gibson has died at his home in Stockbridge, Mass., at the age of 94, his family said. The Tony Award-winning writer is best known for his play The Miracle Worker, which was about blind and deaf Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan.

By Mark Jordan For Hernando actress Katelyn Nichols, playing Annie Sullivan in DeSoto Family Theatre's upcoming production of "The Miracle Worker" is a chance to prove her mettle.

By Greg Hernandez Character actor William Schallert has been working since 1947, appearing in more than 300 television shows and movies.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Actress Patty Duke had a difficult life. A child star, she lived under constant pressure. And when she finally opened up about the mental illness that had nearly destroyed her -- manic depression -- it seemed a logical step in her healing.

Actress Patty Duke had a difficult life. A child star, she lived under constant pressure. And when she finally opened up about the mental illness that had nearly destroyed her - manic depression - it seemed a logical step in her healing.