Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress and a luminary of Hollywood's Golden Age, has died at age 102.

Eva Marie Saint, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died Tuesday at age 102. Her representative, Jeff Sanderson, confirmed the death was due to natural causes and stated she was surrounded by family. Saint was a prominent figure of the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a career spanning over seven decades.

Early Career and Breakthrough

Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1924, Saint began her acting career in radio in New York City after graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1946. She gained early recognition for her television work, including a 1953 performance in "The Trip to Bountiful." Her film breakthrough came with the 1954 drama "On the Waterfront," where she played Edie Doyle opposite Marlon Brando. The role earned her an Academy Award for best supporting actress in 1955.

Hollywood Stardom and Later Work

Saint later starred as Eve Kendell in Alfred Hitchcock’s "North by Northwest," appearing alongside Cary Grant. Throughout her career, she collaborated with notable filmmakers including Vincente Minnelli and Otto Preminger. While she appeared in only 20 feature films, she was a prolific television performer, winning an Emmy for the 1990 miniseries "People Like Us." Her final big-screen credit was the 2014 film "Winter’s Tale."