Celebrating the life of

Jean Stapleton

19 Jan 2023 - 31 May 2013

Jean Stapleton was an American actress who departed this life at the age of 90 due to natural causes and surrounded by her family and friends. She was best known for having portrayed Edith Bunker, the wife of Archie Bunker, on the 1970s comedy "All in the Family" but her acting career spanned over seven decades. Born 1923 in New York City, New York, she made her acting debut in the off-Broadway ... more

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Stapleton passed away of natural causes at the age of 90 surrounded by family and friends in New York City

Karen Higdon24 Jul 2014

Stapleton portrayed Eleanor Roosevelt in a television production of the First Lady's later life

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Karen Higdon Started studying drama at Manhattan's Hunter College from 1942 to 1945

Married to William H. Putch for 27 years from 1956 to 1983

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Karen Higdon She was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame

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Karen Higdon Made her New York debut in the Off-Broadway play "American Gothic"

Took the role of Edith in "All in the Family" (1968-1979)

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Stapleton played opposite John Travolta in the hit "Michael"

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Born 1923 in New York City, NY

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Stapleton voiced John Rolfe's maid, Mrs. Jenkins, in Disney's animated film "Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World"

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She reunited on-camera with co-star O'Connor on Donny and Marie Osmond's show

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24 Jul 2014

Karen Higdon Jean Stapleton was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame

Stapleton appeared in the original Canadian production of the musical "Something's Afoot"

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24 Jul 2014

Karen Higdon Debuted her long television career in the TV series "Starlight Theater"