Eva Marie Saint’s Cause of Death Revealed at 102
Hollywood icon Eva Marie Saint passed away following cardiopulmonary arrest at her California home earlier this month, according to PEOPLE; her official death certificate offers final clarity on the passing of the centenarian star.
Official Death Details
The legendary screen star died at her residence in Los Angeles surrounded by family. The Times of India and Daily Voice noted that new documentation confirms the exact medical timeline of her final moments.
“According to a death certificate obtained exclusively by PEOPLE, the actress died seconds after the onset of cardiopulmonary arrest.”
“Saint passed away on Oct. 6 at her home in Los Angeles, according to a press release, which noted that she was ‘surrounded by family and loved ones’ at the time.”
Medical records further indicate that senile dementia contributed to her passing, alongside other significant contributing conditions including hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and embolism.
A Storied Golden Age Career
The beloved actress leaves behind an enduring cinematic legacy defined by unforgettable performances. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for On the Waterfront (1954) opposite Marlon Brando.
She later cemented her status as a Hollywood great by starring as Eve Kendall in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 classic thriller North by Northwest opposite Cary Grant. Beyond her major cinematic achievements, she also earned a Primetime Emmy Award for her work in the 1990 miniseries People Like Us.
✓ Verified
• Eva Marie Saint died on October 6, 2026, aged 102, at her home in Los Angeles, California, surrounded by family and loved ones.
• Immediate cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest, occurring seconds after onset.
• Contributing conditions included senile dementia, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and embolism.
• Career highlights include an Academy Award for On the Waterfront and starring in North by Northwest, plus a Primetime Emmy Award for People Like Us.
• Survived by two children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
⚠ Still needs confirmation
• Specific funeral or memorial arrangements have not yet been publicly announced.
