Eva Marie Saint Obituary:Oscar and Emmy-Winning Actress Best Known for ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North By Northwest’ Has Sadly Passed Away

LOS ANGELES, CA — An era has ended. Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar and Emmy-winning actress whose luminous career spanned more than 70 years across film, television, theater and radio, has died at the age of 102.

Saint died Tuesday of natural causes surrounded by family and loved ones at her home in Los Angeles, her family representative Jeff Sanderson confirmed.

Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, “On the Waterfront,” and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “North by Northwest,” has died.

The world first met Eva Marie Saint opposite Marlon Brando in Elia Kazan’s “On the Waterfront” (1954) — and she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her debut. It was one of the most remarkable beginnings in Hollywood history.

Five years later, she became immortal as the cool, sophisticated blonde opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece “North By Northwest” (1959) — a role that cemented her as one of the most elegant and captivating leading ladies of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, Saint’s acting work lasted well into her 90s, making her one of the longest-working actresses in Hollywood history. From classic cinema to television and stage, she was the definition of grace, talent, and longevity.

According to her official obituary, Eva Saint died on October 6th, 2026 of old age related ailments at over 102 years old.

Tributes have poured in from across Hollywood and from generations of film lovers who grew up watching her unforgettable performances in “On the Waterfront,” “North by Northwest,” “A Hatful of Rain,” “Exodus,” and “Superman Returns.”

Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced by her family. She is survived by her family and loved ones who were with her in her final moments.

Our deepest condolences to her family and fans worldwide.

Rest peacefully, Eva Marie Saint. A true Oscar-winning Hollywood legend — your light from ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest’ will shine forever.