Susan Saint James, Star of ‘Kate & Allie,’ Dies at 80
The Emmy winner, known for ‘McMillan & Wife’ opposite Rock Hudson and ‘Kate & Allie’ with Jane Curtin, died Monday after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, her family said. She was married to former NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol; their son Teddy died in a 2004 plane crash.
What’s confirmed
- The Emmy winner, known for ‘McMillan & Wife’ opposite Rock Hudson and ‘Kate & Allie’ with Jane Curtin, died Monday after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, her family said.
- She was married to former NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol; their son Teddy died in a 2004 plane crash.
Confirmed by 4 independent outlets: AP, The Washington Post, The Hollywood Reporter and People.
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Plus the primary source: her family’s statement, via People.Updated / Corrected log
- Published at 97% with 4 independent confirmations.
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