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Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James dies at 80

Saint James starred in 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie' before her death from pancreatic cancer.

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At a glance

  • Saint James died after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis
  • She starred in 'McMillan & Wife' with Rock Hudson
  • She appeared in CBS sitcom 'Kate & Allie' with Jane Curtin
  • She was an Emmy Award winner

Susan Saint James, an Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in the television series "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie," has died at the age of 80. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Saint James appeared opposite Rock Hudson in "McMillan & Wife" and starred with Jane Curtin in the CBS sitcom "Kate & Allie." Her death was confirmed to media outlets by a family representative.

Why it matters

Saint James was a prominent television actress whose work spanned decades in popular American sitcoms and dramas.

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