We lost a great actress today. Patricia Neal's crowning glory was her work in Hud. Back in 1964, she starred as the sassy, tough, gritty housekeeper who fought hard to keep the young buck Hud, played by Paul Newman, at bay. She won a well-deserved Academy Award for her effort. At age 31, she had a stroke, which interfered with an amazing up and coming career. She will be missed. The best homage we can pay to the late star is to watch Hud again. It was an amazing piece of work.
A little trivia: she played John-Boy's mother, Olivia, in the original t.v. movie which led to The Waltons.
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