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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 102

Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint has died at the age of 102. A family spokesperson announced that she passed away from natural causes at her home in Los Angeles.

Saint, a prominent figure from the golden era of cinema, enjoyed a career spanning over seven decades. She is best known for her roles in the 1954 drama ‘On the Waterfront’, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller ‘North by Northwest’. Her extensive filmography also includes works such as ‘Raintree County’, ‘All Fall Down’, and ‘36 Hours’.

In recognition of her legacy, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will host a 12-hour tribute on October 25. The marathon will feature a selection of her films and a 2014 interview conducted during the TCM Film Festival.

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