Actress Susan Saint James, Star of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' Dies at 80
The Facts
- Susan Saint James died Monday at age 80 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, as reported by People magazine. Fox News only
- She won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1969 for playing Peggy Maxwell on NBC's 'The Name of the Game.' Fox News only
- She starred as Sally McMillan in 'McMillan & Wife' opposite Rock Hudson from 1971 to 1976, leaving before the sixth and final season after a contract dispute. Fox News only
- She co-starred with Jane Curtin in the CBS sitcom 'Kate & Allie,' which ran from 1984 to 1989. Fox News only
- She was married to NBC executive and former 'Saturday Night Live' producer Dick Ebersol; their 14-year-old son Teddy died in a private plane crash in Colorado on November 28, 2004. Fox News only
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- She is survived by her husband, four children (Sunshine Lucas, Harmony Lucas, Charlie Ebersol and Willie Ebersol), seven grandchildren and a sister, Mary Mercedes Dewey. Fox News only
- After 'Kate & Allie' she largely stepped away from Hollywood to focus on family and charitable work, including long involvement with the Special Olympics. Fox News only
Context
Susan Saint James, an actress who rose to prominence in 1970s and 1980s American television, died Monday at 80, according to a representative quoted by People magazine and relayed by Fox News.
Her career began in modeling before moving to television. Her other credits include 'Love at First Bite,' 'M*A*S*H,' 'Law & Order: SVU' and 'Suits.'
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