Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actress, dies at 80
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Susan Saint James, best known for roles in the TV series "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie", has died aged 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Susan Saint James, best known for her roles in the TV series "McMillan & Wife" alongside Rock Hudson and "Kate & Allie", has died aged 80. She died on Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to her family.
Born Susan Jane Miller on 14 August 1946 in Los Angeles, she was raised in Rockford, Illinois. She began modeling as a teenager in Paris before moving back to Los Angeles at 20, where she signed a seven-year contract with Universal Studios. She made her television debut in the 1966 film "Fame is the Name of the Game". Her breakthrough came with the series "The Name of the Game" in 1968, where she played research assistant Peggy Maxwell. She won an Emmy Award for the role in 1969 and received three Emmy nominations for the series overall.
Her family described her as generous and kind, someone who "never met a stranger" and made every person she encountered feel important. She is survived by her husband Dick Ebersol, her four children – Sunshine Lucas, Harmony Lucas, Charlie Ebersol and Willie Ebersol – her seven grandchildren, her sister Mary Mercedes Dewey, and her service dog Lola.
How it is being reported
- ‘Kate & Allie’ star Susan Saint James dead at 80Susan Saint James, beloved star of "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie," died Monday at 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, People reported.Fox News · 27 Oct, 19:27
- ‘Kate & Allie’ star Susan Saint James seen celebrating 80th birthday in final photos before deathThe beloved sitcom star was surrounded by her loved ones for the special occasion.New York Post · 27 Oct, 17:06
- Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died at 80Independent World · 27 Oct, 14:28
- Susan Saint James, ‘Kate & Allie’ star, dead at 80The actress' family confirmed she died on Monday.New York Post · 27 Oct, 13:22
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