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Susan Saint James Dies: ‘McMillan & Wife’, ‘Kate & Allie’ Actor Was 80

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Susan Saint James, the husky-voiced actress who starred in such popular TV series as McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, died Monday, October 26, of pancreatic cancer. She was 80. A rep for Saint James confirmed her death to People. In a statement, Saint James’ family described her as “generous with…

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