The cause of death of legendary Hollywood actress Eva Marie Saint has been revealed following her passing at the age of 102.
According to a death certificate obtained exclusively by PEOPLE, Saint died shortly after the onset of cardiopulmonary arrest. The document also listed senile dementia as a contributing factor, along with hypertension, hyperthyroidism and embolism.
Saint passed away on October 6 at her home in Los Angeles, according to a press release announcing her death. She was reportedly surrounded by family members and loved ones during her final moments.
The celebrated actress, best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in On the Waterfront, leaves behind a remarkable legacy spanning more than seven decades in the entertainment industry.
She is survived by her two children, Darrell and Laurette, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Eva Marie Saint’s Legendary Hollywood Career
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Saint established herself as one of Hollywood’s most respected performers. Her feature film debut came in 1954 when she starred opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront. Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and helped launch a distinguished film career.
In the years that followed, Saint became known for her memorable performances in some of cinema’s most celebrated productions. She starred alongside Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1959 thriller North by Northwest, further cementing her place in Hollywood history.
Her other notable film credits included Exodus, featuring Paul Newman, Grand Prix, opposite James Garner, and Because of Winn-Dixie, in which she appeared alongside Jeff Daniels and Cicely Tyson.
Her Later Years on Screen
Even in the later stages of her career, Saint continued to make meaningful contributions to film and television. Among her notable television appearances was the 1990 miniseries People Like Us, for which she received an Emmy Award.
Her later projects also included the 2014 fantasy drama Winter’s Tale and voice work as Katara in Nickelodeon’s animated series The Legend of Korra.
After spending decades entertaining audiences across generations, Eva Marie Saint leaves behind an enduring legacy as an award-winning actress whose performances helped shape Hollywood history.
Her extraordinary career and unforgettable screen presence will continue to be remembered by film lovers around the world.