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Susan Saint James, Beloved Star of \u2018McMillan & Wife\u2019 and \u2018Kate & Allie,\u2019 Dies at 80<\/strong><\/p>\n

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress whose wit and warmth made her a familiar presence on American television, died on October 26, 2026. She was 80. Her representative confirmed her death to People<\/em>. apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Her cause of death was metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to a death certificate obtained by People<\/em> on November 5. The document indicated that the illness had been present for months. Her family remembered her generosity, kindness and ability to make those around her feel valued. people.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Born Susan Jane Miller on August 14, 1946, in Los Angeles, Saint James grew up in Rockford, Illinois. She worked as a model before beginning an acting career that brought an Emmy in 1969 for her performance as research assistant Peggy Maxwell in The Name of the Game<\/em>. apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Wider recognition followed with McMillan & Wife<\/em>, in which she played Sally McMillan opposite Rock Hudson. Her lively performance earned three Emmy nominations. She later found another enduring television partnership with Jane Curtin in Kate & Allie<\/em>, the sitcom about two divorced friends raising their children together. apnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond acting, Saint James devoted time to Special Olympics and family life. After Kate & Allie<\/em> ended in 1989, she largely stepped away from her career to raise her children, although she continued making occasional television appearances. theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n

She is survived by her husband, television executive Dick Ebersol, four children and seven grandchildren. Their youngest son, Teddy, died in a plane crash in 2004. theguardian.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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