# Susan Saint James, Emmy-Winning Star of 'Kate & Allie,' Dies at 80

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who starred in the sitcoms "Kate & Allie" and "McMillan & Wife," has died at 80, according to Variety. She was a fixture of 1970s and 1980s American television, earning an Emmy for "McMillan & Wife" and later headlining "Kate & Allie" alongside Jane Curtin. Her death marks the loss of one of the era's most recognizable small-screen comic talents.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/susan-saint-james-dead-kate-and-allie-mcmillan-and-wife-1236932008/) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:39:22 +0000
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/oct/30/susan-saint-james-obituary) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:08:09 GMT