Susan Saint James dies at 80: What we know about Kate & Allie star’s $6.7 million Cheviot Hills home with Dick Ebersol

Susan Saint James died at the age of 80 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Best known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” the actress spent much of her life away from the cameras with her husband, former NBC executive Dick Ebersol.

The couple’s homes included a $6.7 million property in Los Angeles, which they bought in 2024. Located in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood, the house has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a swimming pool and a spa.

Inside Susan Saint James and Dick Ebersol’s Los Angeles Home

The two story house was built in 2018. It covers about 5,800 square feet on nearly a quarter acre of land, as per a Robb Report.


From outside, the property has a modern farmhouse style and from inside, European oak floors and high ceilings run through the living spaces. A double height foyer opens into a living room with a fireplace, while a separate formal dining room sits nearby, according to the report.

The kitchen has custom cabinetry and quartz countertops and two islands. Has appliances from Asko, Sub-Zero and Wolf and there is also a breakfast nook and butler’s pantry. Glass doors in the family room lead out to a terrace.

A Movie Theater, Pool and Gym

The house has its own tiered movie theater, along with an upstairs loft where residents can watch television. A separate office comes with its own bathroom.

The primary suite has a vaulted ceiling, a fireplace and two walk in closets. Its marble bathroom includes dual vanities, a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower.

Outside, the backyard features a swimming pool, spa and a seating area around a fire pit. A detached building serves as a gym, and the property also has an attached two car garage.

Los Angeles home was one of several properties the couple owned. And they also had a residence in Santa Monica and homes in New England and Colorado.

Susan Saint James’s Life Beyond Her Acting Career

Saint James became a familiar face on television playing Sally McMillan in “McMillan & Wife.” She later also starred as Kate McArdle in “Kate & Allie” and appeared in “The Name of the Game.”

As per a People report, she died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Her family remember her for her generosity and the way she made people feel valued.

Saint James and Ebersol lost their youngest son Teddy in 2004. He was 14 when he died in a plane crash in Colorado. Weeks later, she delivered his eulogy as a message to her husband and their other children.

The loss led her to reach out to other parents who had lost children. And for more than two decades, she offered support to families dealing with similar grief.

Saint James is survived by Ebersol, their four children and seven grandchildren, her sister, Mary Mercedes Dewey, and her service dog, Lola.