Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie,’ Dies at 80
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Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actor known for starring in the television series *McMillan & Wife* and *Kate & Allie*, died Oct. 26 at age 80. Her family confirmed to People that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Born Susan Lee Miller in Los Angeles in 1946, Saint James made her first screen appearance in the 1966 television movie *Fame Is the Name of the Game*. She gained wider recognition when it became the series *The Name of the Game*, which ran from 1968 to 1971. Saint James received three Emmy nominations for the show and won once.
She later starred opposite Rock Hudson in the detective series *McMillan & Wife* from 1971 to 1976, earning three more Emmy nominations. From 1984 to 1989, she appeared with Jane Curtin in the sitcom *Kate & Allie*. Her film credits included *Outlaw Blues*, *Love at First Bite* and *How to Beat the High Cost of Living*. Her final acting role was in a 2011 episode of *Suits*.
Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to Saint James on Instagram, describing her as a “free spirit” with “extraordinary timing” and recalling that she regarded her as a friend and guide in the entertainment industry.
In a statement reported by People, Saint James’ family said she was generous with her time and energy and taught her children “to pause, be kind and look out for other people.” She was married to Dick Ebersol.
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie,’ Dies at 80
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actor known for starring in the television series *McMillan & Wife* and *Kate & Allie*, died Oct. 26 at age 80. Her family confirmed to People that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Born Susan Lee Miller in Los Angeles in 1946, Saint James made her first screen appearance in the 1966 television movie *Fame Is the Name of the Game*. She gained wider recognition when it became the series *The Name of the Game*, which ran from 1968 to 1971. Saint James received three Emmy nominations for the show and won once.
She later starred opposite Rock Hudson in the detective series *McMillan & Wife* from 1971 to 1976, earning three more Emmy nominations. From 1984 to 1989, she appeared with Jane Curtin in the sitcom *Kate & Allie*. Her film credits included *Outlaw Blues*, *Love at First Bite* and *How to Beat the High Cost of Living*. Her final acting role was in a 2011 episode of *Suits*.
Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to Saint James on Instagram, describing her as a “free spirit” with “extraordinary timing” and recalling that she regarded her as a friend and guide in the entertainment industry.
In a statement reported by People, Saint James’ family said she was generous with her time and energy and taught her children “to pause, be kind and look out for other people.” She was married to television executive Dick Ebersol.
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