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Susan Saint James death: How her 1977 magazine cover reunited her with niece Christa Miller after a family secret came out

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress known for McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie, has died at 80 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A 1977 People magazine cover featuring her helped her niece, Christa Miller, discover a family secret about her biological father, eventually leading to a reunion. Saint James later became one of Millers biggest supporters as she built her acting career, including her role in Shrinking.