She and Mr. Putch had two children, John and Pamela, who followed their parents into the entertainment industry.

WSJ: Jean Stapleton, Who Played Edith Bunker, Dies

"It is with great love and heavy hearts that we say farewell to our collective Mother, with a capital M, " said her son and daughter, John Putch and Pamela Putch, in a statement.

NPR: Jean Stapleton, TV's Edith Bunker, Dies At 90

Stapleton proved her own toughness when her husband of 26 years, William Putch, suffered a fatal heart attack in 1983 at age 60 while the couple was touring with a play directed by Putch.

NPR: Jean Stapleton, TV's Edith Bunker, Dies At 90

Ms. Stapleton proved her own toughness when her husband of 26 years, William Putch, suffered a fatal heart attack in 1983 at age 60 while the couple were touring with a play directed by Mr. Putch.

WSJ: Jean Stapleton, Who Played Edith Bunker, Dies