Hollywood star and Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102.The actress died on Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles in the presence of her family and loved ones.
According to Eva Marie Saint’s representative, Jeff Sanderson, the actress died of natural causes.
News of her death has sent a wave of mourning through Hollywood and the global film industry, while fans and members of the film community have also expressed deep grief and sorrow.
Won an Oscar for Her Very First Film
Eva Marie Saint made her film debut in the 1954 movie On the Waterfront. It was her first film, and she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in it.
In On the Waterfront, Eva Marie Saint starred alongside legendary Hollywood actor Marlon Brando.
Winning an Oscar for her very first film marked the beginning of a successful film career, and she soon established herself among Hollywood’s leading actresses.
Memorable Role in Hitchcock’s Film
Another memorable film in Eva Marie Saint’s career was legendary director Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller North by Northwest.
In the film, she played a spy opposite renowned actor Cary Grant. Throughout her career, Eva Marie Saint worked with several major Hollywood stars.
During her seven-decade career, she appeared alongside Paul Newman, Warren Beatty and other prominent actors, demonstrating her versatility through a wide range of roles.
Success on Television Too
Eva Marie Saint was not limited to the film industry and also achieved notable success on television. In 1990, she won an Emmy Award for her performance in the TV show People Like Us.
Despite advancing age, the actress remained associated with show business and continued her artistic activities.
In her later years, she also appeared in films including Superman Returns and Winters Tale. Her final screen appearance came in the 2019 film Mariette in Ecstasy.
Nearly 65 Years of Marriage
Eva Marie Saint’s personal life was also marked by a long-lasting relationship. She was married to television director Jeffrey Hayden, and the couple remained together for nearly 65 years.
Her husband, Jeffrey Hayden, died in 2016. The couple had two children.
Eva Marie Saint’s seven-decade career became an important part of Hollywood history.
From winning an Oscar for her very first film to starring in Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic movie and receiving an Emmy Award for television, she continued to inspire audiences through her performances across different eras.
