JEAN STAPLETON

Fans of the immensely popular sitcom, All in the Family, will never forget Jean Stapleton’s portrayal of Edith Bunker. The role helped the actress earn 2 Golden Globes and even a primetime Emmy for her performance. Throughout her long career, she appeared in over 60 TV shows and film productions, including Dennis the Menace, Naked City, Something Wild, and Up the Down Staircase. Needless to say, she led a colorful and successful life—one that is truly enviable.

Given her career track, the actress never had to file for bankruptcy and made sure her family led a truly comfortable life. She was 90 years old when she passed away back in 2013 at her home in New York City, due to natural causes. Her co-stars commended the actress for being one of the greatest people to work with. To pay tribute to her contribution to the TV and film industry, the marquee light on Broadway were dimmed at exactly 8 p.m. on June 5, 2013, for 60 seconds.