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Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102

The Oscar-winning actress had an illustrious career well into her 90s, starring opposite Hollywood legends like Cary Grant, Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor.

Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, who passed away at the age of 102, enjoyed a career spanning eight decades. Born in 1924, she made her television debut in 1947 before transitioning to film. Her breakthrough film role came in the iconic movie On the Waterfront (1954), for which she won an Oscar. Her versatility was evident as she appeared in various genres, including spy thrillers like North by Northwest (1959), and even ventured into superhero films such as Superman Returns (2006).

Saint's television work was equally diverse, spanning over eight decades, and included roles in How the West Was Won (1976–79) and Frasier (1992–2004). Despite a decline in her film career in the 1970s, she continued to find success in television, receiving Emmy nominations and appearing in diverse shows like Taxi!!! (1978) and Moonlighting (1985–89).

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