Duke released from hospital

OMAHA, NEB. (AP) - Oscar-winning actress and Coeur d'Alene resident Patty Duke has been released from an Omaha hospital and plans to resume her speaking tour.

Bruce Crawford, who helped organize a screening of "The Miracle Worker" with Duke, said the actress left the Nebraska Medical Center on Sunday after being treated for irritable bowel syndrome.

Crawford said Duke's husband, Michael Pearce, told him Sunday that she was feeling fine.

Before Duke sought treatment, the 67-year-old spoke at the movie screening Friday at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum. Crawford said Duke even signed autographs for 90 minutes after the movie.

"The Miracle Worker" tells the story of tutor Anne Sullivan's efforts to help a young Helen Keller.

Duke is scheduled to perform in Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre's July production of 'My Fair Lady.'