Posted on 08/25/2023 5:32:55 AM PDT by Red Badger
“Little House On The Prairie” actress Hersha Parady died Wednesday in her son’s Norfolk, Virginia, home at the age of 78.
Parady had been suffering from a brain tumor, but the exact cause of her death has not officially been confirmed, according to The Hollywood Reporter (THR). Her son, Jonathan Peverall, previously established a GoFundMe page for Parady in order to help with the medical expenses related to her cancer treatment.
Parady was best known for playing the captivating role of Walnut Grove schoolteacher Alice Garvey in “Little House On The Prairie.” Parady appeared in 35 episodes of the show, and her character’s death proved to be a dramatic moment for the hit NBC drama series.
The actress played the wife of former NFL star Merlin Olsen‘s character, Jonathan Garvey. The show, inspired by the “Little House On The Prairie” book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, was created by Michael Landon in 1974.
Parady’s longstanding career in the world of entertainment left a lasting impression on her global fanbase. Audience members from all over the world tuned in to see the development of her character, and followed the “Little House” plot line intently.
Parady began her career in acting after graduating from Berea High School in 1963. She took on various roles at the Cleveland Play House before making her way to Los Angeles. There, she played Stella opposite the legendary Jon Voight in a production of Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
Other credits to Parady’s name include an episode of “Bearcats!,” “Mannix” and “The Waltons,” to name a few. She also appeared in films “Raw Courage” and “The Break.”
She is survived by her husband, John Peverall, her son Jonathan and her siblings, Patty, Kenny and Bobby.
Little House was a great show! All American, apple pie and moral principals.
True fact. Merl Olsen’s characters belt loops didn’t exist yet when LHOTP was supposed to take place.
“ True fact. Merl Olsen’s characters belt loops didn’t exist yet when LHOTP was supposed to take place.”
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Jeez… if only Merl would have patented belt loops his descendants would be fabulously wealthy now. /s
The Rifleman’s rifle didn’t exist yet either.................
Yep!
That and the Waltons.
Stopped watching TV after that.
Yes. But funny how they all had 1970s hairstyles. It’s almost as if the costume and hair designers weren’t creative enough.
As far as The Waltons. Did you know Granpa AND Grandma were gay? Granpa always gave me the hebe jebes. Grandma though...
Granma also played as a sweet little old lady/car thief, Mrs Lesh, on an episode of a great 60’s show, Andy Griffith! She sells Barney a stolen car for $300.
No. I did not know.
BUT, not at all surprised. Hollywood is a cesspool. Many/most actors are actors because they have a talent for stealing someone's identity (whomever they play).
There is no reality in that shithole, you know :-).
Oh, and Granpa played a heart surgeon on an episode of yet another great show from the 70’s, Columbo.
The classic MI episode “The Town” showed his creepy face well.
Didn't know that about Ellen Corby; back then people were more discreet about personal things. Will Geer, though, was part of the 1930s labor activist / Communist crowd, so no big surprise that he was also gay.
Yep, folks that were blacklisted in the 50s made up for lost time in the 70s.
What a beautiful woman. RIP
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