Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, one of the last major stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, died on October 6, 2026, at the age of 102 at her home in Los Angeles. Her representative, Jeff Sanderson, confirmed that she died of natural causes, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, Saint began her career in radio and television before making her breakthrough on the big screen.
Saint made her feature-film debut in Elia Kazan’s 1954 classic On the Waterfront opposite Marlon Brando, portraying Edie Doyle. Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her one of the rare performers to win an Oscar for a first film. She later starred opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1959), one of her most celebrated roles, and also worked with stars including Paul Newman, Gregory Peck and Elizabeth Taylor.
Across a career spanning more than seven decades, Saint appeared in around 20 feature films and numerous television productions. She won an Emmy Award for the 1990 miniseries People Like Us and continued acting well into her later years, with appearances including Superman Returns and Winter’s Tale. Saint is survived by her children Darrell and Laurette, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, leaving behind an enduring legacy in American film and television.
