Susan Saint James's Cause of Death Confirmed: 'Kate & Allie' Star Died of Pancreatic Cancer at 80

Susan Saint James, best known for her six-season run on“Kate&Allie,”died Oct. 26 at age 80. A death certificate obtained by People confirms metastatic pancreatic cancer as the cause, and reports indicate she was diagnosed just months before her passing. Her representative confirmed the death on Oct. 27.

Her family released a heartfelt statement remembering her as generous with her time and energy, noting that she valued those things more than money and that she“never met a stranger.”She is survived by her husband, longtime TV executive Dick Ebersol, and their four children.

Saint James was a fixture of 1980s television and a comforting presence for a generation of viewers. Her death also draws attention to pancreatic cancer’s rapid progression and the importance of paying attention to early warning signs. How will you remember Susan Saint James? Share your favorite“Kate&Allie”memories with us.