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#SHOWBIZ: Eva Marie Saint, Oscar winner of Hollywood classics, dies at 102

LOS ANGELES: Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in classic Hollywood films including “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday, her publicist said. She was 102 years old.

#SHOWBIZ: Eva Marie Saint, Oscar winner of Hollywood classics, dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films, has died at the age of 102. According to her publicist, Jeff Sanderson, she passed away of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Saint had a seven-decade career in film and television, earning her an Emmy in addition to her Academy Award. She worked with influential filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock and Elia Kazan, starring in films like "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest". In "On the Waterfront", she played Edie Doyle, a role that earned her a best supporting actress Oscar for her film debut.

Throughout her career, Saint appeared in numerous films alongside leading men including Marlon Brando, Cary Grant, and Tom Hanks. Her film credits include "A Hatful of Rain", "Raintree County", "Exodus", "The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming", and "Superman Returns". Saint was married to director-producer Jeffrey Hayden for 65 years until his death in 2016.

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