Oscar-Winning Hollywood Icon Eva Marie Saint, Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Dies at 102
Hollywood Mourns Eva Marie Saint, Legendary Oscar-Winning Actress, Dead at 102
Hollywood has lost another beloved icon of its Golden Age. Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint passed away on October 6, 2026, at her Los Angeles home, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy.
Born July 4, 1924, Saint became a Hollywood sensation with her film debut alongside Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront (1954), earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She later starred opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest (1959), delivering one of cinema’s most memorable performances. Throughout her remarkable career, she worked with legendary actors, including Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, and Gregory Peck.
Her success extended to television, where she won an Emmy for People Like Us in 1990.
Beyond Hollywood, Saint cherished her family. She shared 65 years of marriage with director Jeffrey Hayden and raised two children.
Her timeless performances, elegance, and extraordinary talent will continue inspiring generations of movie lovers worldwide.
Rest in peace, Eva Marie Saint.
