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Susan Saint James’ death marks the loss of an actress who accompanied generations of viewers through American television. But alongside the news of her passing, a detail about her health also emerged that had not previously been made public.
A representative confirmed to People magazine that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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What is known about Susan Saint James’ illness?
So far, no information has been released about when she received the diagnosis or how long she had been living with the disease. No further medical details about her final days have been shared.
A career that left its mark on television
For many viewers, Susan Saint James will be remembered for her roles in The Name of the Game and McMillan & Wife. Her portrayal of Sally McMillan, opposite Rock Hudson, made her one of the most recognizable faces of the latter series, where she brought wit and charisma to stories centered on her husband’s investigations.
Her work on The Name of the Game also earned her an Emmy Award in 1969, one of the most significant honors of her career.
The family tragedy that changed her life
Away from the cameras, Saint James also endured a tragedy that deeply affected her family. In November 2004, her 14-year-old son, Teddy, died in a private plane crash in Colorado.
Her husband, Dick Ebersol, and their son Charles were also aboard the aircraft and survived, although both sustained serious injuries. The loss devastated the family, which years later found ways to support others going through grief.
