Edith Abbott passed away on July 28, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois.
On July 28, 1957, Edith Abbott passed away in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 80. Her death marked the end of a pioneering era in social work education. Abbott's contributions to social science and her pioneering role as the first female dean of a graduate school at the University of Chicago left a lasting impact on the movement for social reform and the professionalization of social work in America. Her work not only informed public policy and education but also inspired future generations committed to social justice and reform.