Susan Saint James dies at 80

Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James, known for McMillan and Wife, dies at 80 after pancreatic cancer.

Oct 27, 2026

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Susan Saint James dies at 80

Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James, known for McMillan and Wife, dies at 80 after pancreatic cancer.

In brief

Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James, known for McMillan and Wife, dies at 80 after pancreatic cancer. Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James died at 80 following pancreatic cancer after a career spanning decades. Originally reported by FemaleFirst.

Susan Saint James dies

Actress Susan Saint James

Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James passed away on Monday (26.10.26) at age 80.

Pancreatic cancer cause

She lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday (26.10.26).

Family statement

Her family described her as generous with time and energy, instinctively drawn to those needing lifting up.

Grief and healing

Weeks after losing son Teddy in 2004 plane crash, she delivered his eulogy as notes to family.

Family survivors

She is survived by husband Dick Ebersol, four children, seven grandchildren, sister Mary Mercedes Dewey, and service dog Lola.

Career highlights

She earned Emmy nominations for McMillan and Wife and Kate and Allie, starred in 1980s sitcom.

The key point

Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James died at 80 following pancreatic cancer after a career spanning decades.

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