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Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80
Compiled Oct 27
What happened
Susan Saint James died at age 80 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The detail
She co-starred with Rock Hudson in the 1970s TV crime series 'McMillan & Wife.'
The detail
She starred as Kate in the 1980s sitcom 'Kate & Allie' opposite Jane Curtin.
The detail
She won an Emmy Award in 1969 for her role as Peggy Maxwell on 'The Name of the Game.'
How it unfolded
Aug. 14, 1946: Susan Jane Miller (Saint James) is born in Los Angeles. · 1966: She makes her television debut in 'Fame is the Name of the Game.' · 1968: She joins the series 'The Name of the Game' as Peggy Maxwell. · 1971-76: She stars as Sally McMillan in 'McMillan & Wife.' · 1981: She meets Dick Ebersol while guest-hosting 'Saturday Night Live.' · 1984-89: She co-stars in 'Kate & Allie' with Jane Curtin. · Nov. 28, 2004: Her son Teddy dies in a private plane crash.
By the numbers
80 age at death · 1969 year of Emmy win · 1971-76 years she starred in 'McMillan & Wife' · 1984-89 years 'Kate & Allie' ran · 14 Teddy's age at death