Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning star of 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' dies at 102
The acclaimed actress, known for her roles opposite Marlon Brando and Cary Grant, passed away on Tuesday of natural causes.
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress celebrated for her roles in classic films like "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died on Tuesday. She was 102.
Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson to The Hollywood Reporter, who stated she passed away due to natural causes.
Saint earned an Academy Award for her performance in the 1954 drama "On the Waterfront," where she starred alongside Marlon Brando. Her career also included a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe nomination, and two BAFTA Award nominations.
Throughout her career, Saint collaborated with a host of legendary actors, including Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 thriller "North by Northwest." She also worked with Paul Newman, Gregory Peck, James Garner, and Bob Hope.
While Saint continued acting into the 2010s, her most memorable work often dates back to the 1950s, particularly her collaborations with director Elia Kazan on "On the Waterfront" and Hitchcock on "North by Northwest."