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'North by Northwest,' 'On the Waterfront' Star

Variety • October 6, 2026 • general

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Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died at age 102 in Los Angeles, making her the oldest living Oscar winner at the time of her death.
Saint won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1955 for "On the Waterfront," starring opposite Marlon Brando, and was praised for bringing tenderness and sensitivity to her role.
Throughout her career, she worked extensively in film, television, and theater, with notable appearances in "Moonlighting," "Superman Returns," and Broadway productions, earning multiple Emmy nominations and one win in 1990.
She was a pioneering talent from early television, with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame recognizing her contributions to both film and TV, and remained active in the industry and philanthropy throughout her life.
Saint is survived by her two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; her husband, TV director Jeffrey Hayden, passed away in 2016.

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