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Cause of Death Revealed for Emmy-Winning Actor Susan Saint James

A death certificate says the McMillan & Wife star died months after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, according to People.

  • On Thursday, Nov. 5, a death certificate confirmed Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at 80 on October 26, just months after her diagnosis.
  • Saint James rose to fame starring as Sally McMillan in the NBC series "McMillan & Wife" from 1971 through 1976, building a television career spanning crime dramas and comedies that earned her eight Emmy nominations.
  • Survived by husband, television executive Dick Ebersol, four children and seven grandchildren, Saint James was remembered by family for being "generous with her time and energy" even in her "deepest grief" after losing son Teddy in 2004.
  • Jane Curtin, who co-starred with Saint James on "Kate & Allie," honored her friend on Tuesday, stating, "We lost a decent person today." Her death marks the passing of a Hollywood figure with eight career Emmy nominations.
  • Beyond her television success, Saint James' legacy includes guest roles on series such as "Suits" and a life defined by resilience, reflecting her family's memory of her commitment to supporting others throughout her deepest challenges.
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Cause of death revealed for Emmy-winning actor Susan Saint James

The official cause of death for Emmy-winning actor Susan Saint James, who died on Oct. 26 at age 80, has been released.

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