The first episode of the second season of Archie Bunker's Place ("Archie Alone") reveals that Edith has died as the result of a stroke.

Is there an episode where Edith Bunker dies?

Edith's Death

Archie's worst nightmare came true in 1980, on the All in the Family continuation series Archie Bunker's Place, when Edith died (off-camera) of a stroke in the 1-hour second season premiere, "Archie Alone," which originally aired on CBS on November 2, 1980.

Why did they get rid of Edith Bunker?

Producer Norman Lear, who invented Edith as the '70s began, announced in New York this month that the decision had been made to eliminate her. Stapleton wanted out of the show; Carrol O'Connor, as Archie, wanted to be free of this semi-visible wife who appeared on only a few episodes during the season.