Jean Stapleton

Jeanne Putch (Murray)
Birthdate:	January 19, 1923
Birthplace:	New York, New York, United States
Death:	May 31, 2013 (90) New York, New York, United States (Natural Causes)
Place of Burial:	Cremated
Immediate Family:	Daughter of Joseph Edward Murray and Marie A. Murray Wife of William Henry Putch Mother of Private and Private Sister of John E. "Jack" Murray

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About Jean Stapleton

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Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013) was an American character actress of stage, television and film. She was best known for her portrayal of Edith Bunker on the 1970s situation comedy All in the Family.

Stapleton was born in New York City to Marie (née Stapleton), a singer, and Joseph E. Murray, a billboard advertising salesman.

Stapleton's husband William Putch (1924–1983) directed a summer stock theater, Totem Pole Playhouse, at Caledonia State Park in southern Pennsylvania. The two had two children, John Putch and Pamela Putch.

Stapleton's first cousin once removed is stage actress Betty Jane Watson who played Laurey in Oklahoma!.

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1923	January 19, 1923	Birth of Jean Stapleton New York, New York, United States
2013	May 31, 2013 Age 90	Death of Jean Stapleton New York, New York, United States
????		Burial of Jean Stapleton Cremated

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