EXCLUSIVE: Sean Astin Emotionally Pays Tribute to the Late Patty Duke: 'My Mother Was a Warrior'

In a new interview with ET just hours after the actress' death, the 'Lord of the Rings' star emotionally reflected on his mother's life and legacy.

[@MicheleMJJ]

I got to meet Sean Astin at a Horrorhound event in Indianapolis. He is such a sweetheart. He was so friendly and kind. I always loved Patty Duke.

[@potionseller1024]

He’s so well spoken. I almost feel like that is rare among today’s media stats, when it used to be a give

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

He’s white of course he’s well spoken

[@debbygarcia3563]

Loved watching a Party Duke movie. She was a great actress. Rest in Paradise!!!!

[@oneofthemasses6831]

May God bless Sean, and his family, and comfort them through their time of sorrow. ♡ I grew up a fan of Patty Duke, and was thrilled to learn that Sean is her son. ♡ I'm a fan of his too.

[@lyndsaykramer5775]

Prayers for Sean Astin and his family for their loss. Patty Duke will be missed. ❤️❤️❤️

[@valeriebus9185]

I'm so glad Patty was an amazing person and mom despite the challenges she faced with her mental health.

[@Moviefan2k4]

Having to give an interview right after the passing of a loved one...I can't even fathom that. If this indeed took place that way, I commend Sean for being so brave right after the fact. My own Mom passed very suddenly from lung cancer, in 2015...and I still miss her every day.

[@Daehawk]

Bless her. She was a great person. My wife loved her movies. I used to joke that in every movie she lost a child. Now my wife is gone too. :(

[@user-pn9po6bc3v]

So sorry about your wife.

[@madelinetramantano8302]

I LOVED HER AS AN ACTRESS. TRUE STAR.

[@ValorWarrior5258]

I lost my mother 6 months before Patty Duke passed away. My condolences to Sean, Mackenzie, and families. Being without the warrior ( our prayer warrior of the family), and a strong woman that loved her family dearly, is the hardest thing. Time goes by, but that true love never ends, even the hardest of times throughout your life experiences with them, you seem to miss! 💔❤️

[@jakespur6094]

Love love love Patty. RIP

[@paperbutton_loves]

Lovely sentiments Sean. God bless!

[@MoonlightNothing]

As, sad. I am sorry for your loss. ♡

[@PaintsAnimations]

This makes me cry 😭😭

[@jacqulynlittle9094]

Im so sorry 😥😥😥😥

[@madelinetramantano8302]

GREAT ACTRESS. NO ONE LIKE HER. EVERY MOVIE SHE WAS IN GREAT MOVIES.

[@jrt1776]

Patty was too good for the business

[@untitle161]

Wait, I’ve seen that guy in movies before I didn’t know that thats Patty Duke Austin son.

[@saffronblu71]

I still swear Sean is Eddie Applegates son.

[@tsthinker1318]

poor sean....

[@videogameKid124]

The narrator from captain underpants

[@silkwood12000]

you are not a good acter. Be happy to have here.Never you have this role without here

[@kathybooth9037]

Bonnie Steiner are you trying to speak English

[@silkwood12000]

So try you first to talk german.

[@davenix604]

Bonnie Steiner hey,learn to speak English before commenting,at least

[@silkwood12000]

Ich kanns auch in Deutsch. Did you can read german..haha

[@silkwood12000]

Lurn you german before commenting my comment.