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ACTRESS SUSAN SAINT JAMES, WHO APPEARED AT WWF WRESTLEMANIA 2, PASSES AWAY

By Mike Johnson on 2026-10-27 10:06:00

Emmy Award winning actress Susan Saint James, who appeared at WWF's Wrestlemania 2, passed away yesterday at the age of 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, People Magazine reported.  

Best known for her work on a number of television series, including Kate & Allie, The Name of The Game and McMillan & Wife, Saint James appeared as a celebrity guest commentator at Wrestlemania 2.  Appearing with Vince McMahon, she called a number of matches from The Nassau Coliseum.

Saint James' connection to WWF was that she was married to then-NBC executive Dick Ebersol, who helped create Saturday Night's Main Event.

She was honored in 2008 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

PWInsider.com sends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Susan Saint James.

 

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