Susan Saint James: key obituary facts
Is Susan Saint James dead? Yes. Susan Saint James died on October 26, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Susan Saint James's cause of death was reported as Pancreatic cancer.
What was Susan Saint James known for?
She was an American actress and activist.
More about Susan Saint James
Born: 14 August 1946.
Place of birth: Los Angeles.
Gender: female.
Occupation: film actor, television actor, actor, model.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Connecticut College.
Awards: Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Spouse: Dick Ebersol.
Children: Charlie Ebersol.
Career began: 1966.
Also known as: Susan Jane Miller.
Years active: 1966–2011.
Known for: Kate & Allie.
Susan Saint James, the American actress known for It Takes a Thief, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, died of pancreatic cancer on October 26, 2026, aged 80.
Born Susan Jane Miller in Los Angeles on August 14, 1946, she began her acting career in 1966. In 1968, she was cast as Peggy Maxwell on the television series The Name of the Game, a role that brought her three Emmy Award nominations.
She won once, in 1969. Saint James also became widely known for her work on the spy series It Takes a Thief, the detective series McMillan & Wife and the sitcom Kate & Allie. McMillan & Wife ran from 1971 to 1976, while Kate & Allie aired from 1984 to 1989. Her film work included the comedy Love at First Bite, for which she received a 1979 Saturn Award nomination for best actress for playing Cindy Sondheim. She attended Connecticut College and was also known as an activist. Saint James was married to Dick Ebersol, and their children included Charlie Ebersol.