Emmy-winning actress Susan Saint James dies at 80 of pancreatic cancer
The gist
American actress Susan Saint James, star of "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie," died at 80 after pancreatic cancer.
Her family's tribute recalls a woman who put others first, even in grief.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 1946Born Susan Jane Miller in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Rockford, Illinois.
- 1969Won a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series for "The Name of the Game."
- 1983Returned to Connecticut to star as Kate in the comedy series "Kate & Allie."