Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife,’ Dies at 80

News Briefvia VarietyOctober 27, 2026

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred opposite Rock Hudson in “McMillan & Wife” and Jane Curtin in the CBS sitcom “Kate & Allie,” died Monday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was 80. Her death was confirmed to People by a representative.

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