Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest’ star, dead at 102

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-07 · by Jasmine Baehr

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Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died at age 102 on Tuesday from natural causes at her Los Angeles home. The article highlights her iconic performances opposite stars like Marlon Brando and Cary Grant, as well as her extensive career spanning over seven decades with notable films such as "Exodus" and "Nothing in Common." Saint's legacy includes five Emmy nominations and a win for the miniseries "People Like Us," along with appearances on Broadway. She was married to director Jeffrey Hayden for 65 years until his death in 2016, leaving behind two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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Eva Marie Saint, a prominent figure from Hollywood's Golden Era, died on Tuesday at 102 years old in Los Angeles. Known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," she received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her debut performance in 1954 opposite Marlon Brando. Five years later, Saint starred alongside Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock's thriller, playing the enigmatic character Eve Kendall. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Saint's career spanned over seven decades and included work with renowned actors such as Paul Newman, Gregory Peck, and Tom Hanks. She died of natural causes surrounded by family.

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New York Post · 0.96 cosine similarity
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“Both articles report on the death of Eva Marie Saint at age 102 due to natural causes, occurring on the same day and place.”
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“Both articles report on the death of Eva Marie Saint at age 102, occurring on the same day and mentioning her significant roles in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest'.”
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“Both articles report on the death of Eva Marie Saint at age 102, providing similar details about her passing and career highlights.”

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Saint died Tuesday of natural causes at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family and loved ones, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. The actress made an extraordinary film debut opposite Marlon Brando in the 1954 classic "On the Waterfront," winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in her performance as Edie Doyle. Five years later, Saint then firmly cemented her place in Hollywood's Golden Era history while starring opposite the legendary Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s "North by Northwest," playing mysterious "Hitchcock Blonde" Eve Kendall in the cult-classic 1959 thriller.
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Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-and Emmy-winning actress who became one of the defining stars of Hollywood’s Golden Era, has died. asserted
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Saint died Tuesday of natural causes at her Los Angeles home surrounded by family and loved ones, her representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. The actress made an extraordinary film debut opposite Marlon Brando in the 1954 classic "On the Waterfront," winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in her performance as Edie Doyle. Five years later, Saint then firmly cemented her place in Hollywood's Golden Era history while starring opposite the legendary Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s "North by Northwest," playing mysterious "Hitchcock Blonde" Eve Kendall in the cult-classic 1959 thriller. asserted
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Over an incredible career spanning more than seven decades, Saint worked alongside some of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading men, including Montgomery Clift, Henry Fonda, Paul Newman, Gregory Peck, Richard Burton, Warren Beatty, James Garner, George C. Scott, Burt Lancaster and Tom Hanks. asserted
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Other notable films featuring the actress included "A Hatful of Rain," "Raintree County," "Exodus," "The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming," "Grand Prix," "Nothing in Common" and, later in her career, "Superman Returns." asserted
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She earned five Emmy nominations, winning in 1990 for the miniseries "People Like Us," and appeared on Broadway in "The Trip to Bountiful" before director Elia Kazan cast her in "On the Waterfront." Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Albany and Delmar, New York, Saint attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio with plans to become a teacher before acting ultimately changed the course of her life. asserted
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She is survived by their two children, Darrell and Laurette, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. asserted
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Saint's death closes a remarkable chapter in the Golden Era of Hollywood history, leaving behind performances alongside some of the biggest and brightest stars and filmmakers of the 20th century. asserted
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