R.I.P.: Jean Stapleton (ALL IN THE FAMILY)

[erik]

Another Hollywood loss--this time, it is the great stage actress who will forever be known as Archie Bunker's "better half" Edith. Jean Stapleton has passed away at the age of 90 from natural cases. More details here:

news.yahoo.com/jean-stapleton-tvs-edith-bunker-dies-90-211007203.html

[Dianna]

RIP Jean-- Edith (Archie's dingbat)

[Deleted]

A good definition of a life well-lived; RIP

[Richard W]

Stapleton was nothing short of brilliant in her role as Edith Bunker.

Her remarks on her feelings about her most iconic role, the role that made her famous, has a certain relevance to a particular singer we all love, if you substitute iconic, career-making music for acting:

"She had no trouble shaking off Edith - 'when you finish a role, you're done with it. There's no deep, spooky connection with the parts you play...' "

and

'For years, she rarely watched "All In the Family," but had softened by 2000, when she told the Archive of American Television that enough time had passed. "I can watch totally objectively," she said.'