Beloved 'Little House on the Prairie' Actress Hersha Parady Passes Away at 78 After Battle with Brain Tumor

Hersha Parady, known for playing Alice Garvey on 'Little House on the Prairie,' died at age 78 from a brain tumor called meningioma.
Parady had surgery for the tumor but later developed pneumonia during her recovery and was unable to fully recover.
Her son had set up a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for medical bills as the tumor greatly impacted her health and memory.
She joined the show in season 4 and had a memorable death scene saving children from a fire in season 6.
Parady had a long acting career in TV, film and theater, with a passion for performing from a young age.