Susan Saint James dead: 'Kate & Allie,' 'McMillan & Wife' star was 80
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” died at age 80 from pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by her representative.
- Her nearly six-decade acting career earned her six Emmy nominations, with notable performances as Rock Hudson’s wife in “McMillan & Wife” and as Kate McArdle in the sitcom “Kate & Allie.”
- Saint James was deeply involved in advocacy for the Special Olympics, serving as a board member and founding a poker tournament fundraiser, with the organization honoring her legacy through a leadership award.
- She endured personal tragedy when her son Edward “Teddy” Ebersol died in a 2004 plane crash, a loss she spoke about publicly in the years following.
- Saint James received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2008 and credited her success partly to her involvement with the Special Olympics and the support of influential figures in her life.
