Her acceptance speech was rambling and disjointed, leading many in the industry to believe she was drunk or using drugs at the time.
In 1962, the , and she was called to testify before a panel of the United States Senate.
When Duke was six, her mother forced her father to leave the family home.
The Rosses' methods of managing Duke's career were often unscrupulous and exploitative.
While the film has since become a —thanks in large part to Duke's over-the-top performance —at the time it almost ruined her career.
The couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary earlier this month.