Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 102.
Eva Marie Saint died Tuesday of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. She was 102.
- 1954's 'On the Waterfront' was her feature film debut; she won Best Supporting Actress for the role.
- She gave birth to her son Darrell two days after accepting her Oscar in 1955.
- 1959's 'North by Northwest' co-starred Cary Grant; Hitchcock personally selected her costumes.
- She won an Emmy for the 1990 NBC miniseries 'People Like Us,' one of five nominations.
Why it matters: Saint's death closes a direct link to Hollywood's postwar studio era. She worked with Kazan, Hitchcock, Brando, and Grant at the height of their powers.
- Until her death, she was the oldest living Academy Award winner.
- She said she deliberately limited film roles to raise her children, telling her agent she did not want to be a superstar.
How 47 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 20 sources: The center focuses on Saint's craft and her record as a performer who held her own opposite the era's biggest male stars.
Left coverage, 14 sources: The left emphasizes Saint's artistic depth and the industry's failure to offer older actresses roles worthy of their talent.
Right coverage, 13 sources: The right highlights Saint's longevity, her personal life, and her status as one of the last survivors of a celebrated Hollywood era.
What’s next: Saint is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.
- No public memorial or tribute events have been announced as of initial reports.




































