Susan Saint James celebrates 80th birthday

Actress Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “The Name of the Game,” “McMillan & Wife,” and the sitcom “Kate & Allie,” recently celebrated her 80th birthday with a private gathering at her Los Angeles home.

Saint James, an Emmy Award winner, stepped away from her acting career in her 40s to focus on her family. Her personal life was marked by a significant tragedy in 2004, when a private plane crash involving her husband, Dick Ebersol, and two of their sons resulted in the death of their 14-year-old son, Teddy. While she has lived largely away from the Hollywood spotlight for many years, her milestone birthday provided a rare public appearance.