When did Edith Bunker die?
Edith Bunker died after “All in the Family” (CBS, 1971-79) had become “Archie Bunker’s Place” (CBS, 1979-83).
The 1980-81 season opened with Archie grieving over her death, which was not portrayed directly.
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