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TV Icon Susan Saint James Dies at 80 After Cancer Battle
27 Oct
Summary
- Emmy winner Susan Saint James died at 80 after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
- She starred in 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie' sitcoms.
- Her family remembered her as generous, kind, and always putting others first.
Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James, celebrated for her roles in "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie," died Monday at the age of 80. Her passing came after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Saint James began her television career in the late 1960s on "The Name of the Game," earning three Emmy nominations and one win. She later starred alongside Rock Hudson in "McMillan & Wife" from 1971 to 1976.
In the 1980s, she gained further acclaim for her role as a divorced mother in the CBS sitcom "Kate & Allie," which ran for six seasons. Her film credits include "Love at First Bite" and "How to Beat the High Cost of Living."
Born in Los Angeles on August 14, 1946, Saint James largely retired from acting after "Kate & Allie" concluded in 1989. She was also a dedicated advocate for the Special Olympics and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008. She is survived by her husband, four children, and seven grandchildren.
