Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest,’ dies at 102
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Key Points:
- Eva Marie Saint, Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died at age 102 from natural causes, surrounded by family.
- Her career spanned over seven decades, including 20 feature films and numerous television performances, earning her five Emmy nominations and one win for the 1990 miniseries "People Like Us."
- Saint worked with iconic actors like Marlon Brando and Cary Grant, and directors such as Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, becoming a revered figure of Hollywood's Golden Age.
- She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her debut film role in "On the Waterfront" (1954), delivering her acceptance speech while visibly pregnant.
- Saint is survived by her two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy celebrated by generations of cinephiles.
