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Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80

Compiled Oct 27

Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80
Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80 · Photo: The Associated Press

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Susan Saint James died at age 80 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

  1. Aug. 14, 1946
    Susan Jane Miller (Saint James) is born in Los Angeles.
  2. 1966
    She makes her television debut in 'Fame is the Name of the Game.'
  3. 1968
    She joins the series 'The Name of the Game' as Peggy Maxwell.
  4. 1971-76
    She stars as Sally McMillan in 'McMillan & Wife.'
  5. 1981
    She meets Dick Ebersol while guest-hosting 'Saturday Night Live.'
  6. 1984-89
    She co-stars in 'Kate & Allie' with Jane Curtin.
  7. Nov. 28, 2004
    Her son Teddy dies in a private plane crash.

“She never met a stranger.”

Saint James' family

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