'McMillan & Wife', 'Kate & Allie' Actor Was 80
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Key Points:
- Susan Saint James, known for her roles in TV series McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, died at 80 from pancreatic cancer on October 26, 2020, as confirmed by her representative.
- She was celebrated for her generosity, kindness, and resilience, notably delivering a healing eulogy to her family after the tragic 2004 plane crash that killed her youngest son, Teddy.
- Saint James began her acting career in the 1960s and gained fame as McMillan’s wife in McMillan & Wife, earning four Emmy nominations before leaving the show in 1977 due to contract disputes.
- She later starred in the hit CBS sitcom Kate & Allie (1984-1989), earning two Emmy nominations for her role as Kate, and largely retired from acting afterward to focus on family.
- Saint James is survived by her husband Dick Ebersol, four children, seven grandchildren, her sister, and her service dog Lola.
