‘Thank you for everything, Edith': Celebs, fans mourn; RIP Jean Stapleton
RIP Jean Stapleton– one of the greatest actresses of all time. Thank you for everything, Edith. pic.twitter.com/OPHNXyXMUZ
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 1, 2013
Actress Jean Stapleton, a household name in part due to her iconic role as Edith Bunker on “All in the Family,” died on Friday. She was 90 years old.
Breaking via @LATimes: Jean Stapleton, who played Archie Bunker's wife Edith in the show "All In The Family" died Friday, #ThoseWereTheDays
— Cody Sigel Combs (@CodySigelCombs) June 1, 2013
Ms. Stapleton died at home, surrounded by her friends and family.
My mom's favorite RT@nbcnightlynews: Jean Stapleton, beloved as Edith Bunker on 'All in the Family,' dies at 90 http://t.co/HDKcxQ0Vgh
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) June 1, 2013
Andrea Mitchell’s mom is not alone. Twitter users mourned when the news was announced yesterday.
The end of an era…."Awwwww–chie!" http://t.co/wTYavqDD2g
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) June 2, 2013
Indeed.
Actor Dick Van Dyke offered up a video tribute:
R.I.P. Jean Stapleton, such a sweet lady!! http://t.co/fk39DNNYbC
— Dick Van Dyke (@iammrvandy) June 1, 2013
Other celebrities took to Twitter to express their grief as well.
It's a sad day. RIP Jean Stapleton.
#Legend
#Icon
#OneOfAKind— Mackenzie Phillips (@MackPhillips) June 01, 2013
Tonight I dedicate @ANNIEonBroadway to the great JEAN STAPLETON and her gorgeous memory. #jeanstapleton
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) June 1, 2013
RIP Jean Stapleton. One of the great television comedy roles in history. A true contributor.
— Jim Norton (@JimNorton) June 1, 2013
Jean Stapleton was a great actress and a wonderful lady. She WAS Edith Bunker.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) June 1, 2013
'All in the Family' star Jean Stapleton dies at 90. One of my favorites has passed away. Jean was Brilliant. RIP http://t.co/f57Edca0fk
— Michael Chiklis (@MichaelChiklis) June 1, 2013
RIP. Actress Jean Stapleton, from 'All in the Family,' dies. http://t.co/6e7ZTPrt9o /via @CNN
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 1, 2013
Ms. Stapleton was a spectacular actress but her role with Mr. Lear behind the scenes was as funny and authentic as any in TV history. RIP.
— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) June 1, 2013
Jean Stapleton who played Edith Bunker was no dingbat. When I finally saw All in the Family with captions I realized she was brilliant! RIP
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) June 1, 2013
RIP Edith
RT @THR: 'All in the Family' Star Jean Stapleton Dies at 90 http://t.co/JKTgvU1qCh
— andy levy (@andylevy) June 1, 2013
Dang Rest In Peace Jean Stapleton Everybody in America loved Edith.
— Nostradeptus (@adept2u) June 1, 2013
Fans continue to mourn the loss of the iconic actress.
Eeeeeeeddddddddddddddddddddddith.
~Archie Bunker
I'm truly heartbroken.
RIP to a gifted actress and lady
Jean Stapleton. Me sad very sad.— Susie (@ReaganCtyGalPal) June 01, 2013
http://twitter.com/#!/TheJeffEdwards/status/341169768339996672
To this day when I go to the supermarket and see a can of cling peaches (in heavy syrup) I think of #jeanstapleton #RIP
— Captain Janks (@captainjanks) June 2, 2013
RIP Jean Stapleton. Those were the days. #allinthefamily
— Hair (@SHannitysHair) June 2, 2013
Jean Stapleton played one of the most amazing characters on television ever. RIP
— carrie kerpen (@carriekerpen) June 2, 2013
RIP Jean Stapleton, who was MUCH more than Edith Bunker, but that's what we will remember always. Those were the days.
— Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) June 1, 2013
Never stifled. RT @cnnbrk: Jean Stapleton, who starred in 'All in the Family,' has died at age 90. http://t.co/s6gSxixiYe”
— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) June 1, 2013
Jean Stapleton embodied a completely original character in All in the Family. It was a colossal accomplishment.
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) June 1, 2013
Grab some tissues before watching this video clip:
Thanks Bruce. I teared up. "@GayPatriot: Archie says goodbye to Edith. RIP, Jean Stapleton. http://t.co/fR985aH7ae"
— Jon Fleischman (@FlashReport) June 2, 2013
Those were the days.
Rest in peace, Jean Stapleton. You will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Ms. Stapleton’s loved ones in their time of grief. May you take comfort in the joy that she brought to so many … and will continue to bring.
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