Rita Stapleton

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Rita Stapleton
Guiding Light character
Portrayed by	Lenore Kasdorf
Duration	1975–1981
First appearance	October 8, 1975
Last appearance	June 30, 1981
Created by	Jerome and Bridget Dobson
In-universe information Occupation Registered nurse Mother Viola Stapleton Sisters Eve Stapleton Spouse Ed Bauer (1978–1981)

Rita Stapleton Bauer is a fictional character from the CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) soap opera Guiding Light. The character was played by Lenore Kasdorf and created by Bridget and Jerome Dobson, shortly after they became Guiding Light's head writers in 1975. Rita was written out in 1981, as Kasdorf announced she was leaving the show, but she had been so popular in the role, that producers decided against recasting.^[1]