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- Her character's abrupt disappearance in Season 7 was explained by Olivia developing tuberculosis and entering a sanatorium in Arizona. She returned in Season 8 and later appeared in four of the six Waltons reunion movies made during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Aug 21, 2020 · For seven-and-a-half seasons, actress Michael Learned starred as matriarch Olivia Walton, the model of an ideal parent. So when it was announced that she would be leaving the series midway through Season 8, fans (and producers) were crushed. It’s a decision that the now 81-year-old still regrets.
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Aug 21, 2020 · Olivia Walton was a much-loved character in The Waltons. At the end of the first season, the show’s producers gave viewers a scare after she contracted polio. Thankfully, she survived the polio attack and continued to play a role in the series. Unfortunately, a subsequent tuberculosis attack signaled the end of Olivia Walton’s run in the ...
Apr 4, 2022 · The show indicates that she's being treated for tuberculosis in Arizona, but Learned didn't return to Walton's Mountain until the reunion films. So why exactly did Olivia disappear from...
Whatever happened to Michael Learned, who played Olivia Walton on 'The Waltons?' She is still alive and well at 81 years old.
Jul 30, 2023 · Actress Michael Learned is beloved to this day for her portrayal of the mother "Olivia" on The Waltons. But why was it that she suddenly left the show after season 7? Here's why the star quit and how it was explained on the popular 1970s series.
Her character's abrupt disappearance in Season 7 was explained by Olivia developing tuberculosis and entering a sanatorium in Arizona. She returned in Season 8 and later appeared in four of the six Waltons reunion movies made during the 1980s and 1990s. For her portrayal of Olivia Walton, Learned was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards.
Jan 23, 2023 · Michael Learned, who began her career on stage and television, left "The Waltons" at the end of the seventh season — her character's absence was attributed to health concerns — though she...
