Jean Stapleton Dies at 90 Years Old
Actress Jean Stapleton passes away at 90 years old. Stapleton is the actress who played Edith Bunker on the 70s sitcom All in the Family. Her real life family announced her passing on Saturday.
Stapleton died from natural causes in her NY home on Friday.
The actress won three Emmys for her role. Her character Edith Bunker was the wife of Archie Bunker who was played by Carroll 'O Conner. The character Archie Bunker was a bigot. Edith Bunker steadfastly stood by his side. The show tackled social issues.The comedy sitcom was a hit.
Stapleton started out on the stage. The actress worked her way to Broadway. She acted there in the 1950s and 1960s. The All in the Family producer spotted her on Broadway and Stapleton landed her role as Edith Bunker.
Stapleton died from natural causes in her NY home on Friday.
The actress won three Emmys for her role. Her character Edith Bunker was the wife of Archie Bunker who was played by Carroll 'O Conner. The character Archie Bunker was a bigot. Edith Bunker steadfastly stood by his side. The show tackled social issues.The comedy sitcom was a hit.
Stapleton started out on the stage. The actress worked her way to Broadway. She acted there in the 1950s and 1960s. The All in the Family producer spotted her on Broadway and Stapleton landed her role as Edith Bunker.
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