Eva Marie Saint, the elderly voice of Katara has passed away

Eva Marie Saint, the elderly voice of Katara in ‘Avatar: The Legend of Korra,’ has sadly passed away at the age of 102.

The entertainment industry bids a final farewell to one of its most enduring icons. Academy Award winning actress Eva Marie Saint, celebrated for her defining classic film roles and deeply loved by animation fans as the elderly voice of Katara in Avatar: The Legend of Korra, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She was 102.

Saint passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, California. Her family confirmed that she was surrounded by relatives and loved ones at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, television director Jeffrey Hayden, who passed away in 2016, and she is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.

An Incredible Eight Decade Legacy

At the time of her passing, Saint was the oldest living Academy Award winner and one of the last surviving pillars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her remarkable career spanned nearly eight decades across film, television, radio, and theater.

Some of her most notable and acclaimed works include:

1) On the Waterfront (1954): Saint made a spectacular feature film debut opposite Marlon Brando, a performance that earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

2) North by Northwest (1959).

3) Avatar: The Legend of Korra (2012–2014).

4) Superman Returns (2006).

Her television career was equally prolific, earning her an Emmy Award for the 1990 miniseries People Like Us, alongside recurring appearances in hit series like Moonlighting.

Eva Marie Saint leaves behind a timeless legacy that bridged the golden era of cinema with modern blockbuster entertainment and beloved animation. MovieWorld extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and legions of fans worldwide. Her unparalleled contributions to the screen will continue to inspire generations to come.

Rest in peace.