Hersha Parady, best known for her role on Little House on the Prairie, has died. She was 78.

The actress’s son, Jonathan Peverall, confirmed her death to The Hollywood Reporter. She died on Wednesday at Peverall’s home in Norfolk, Virginia. (PEOPLE has reached out to Peverall for further comment.)

Before her death, Parady had suffered from a brain tumor known as meningioma. According to the Mayo Clinic, meningioma is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head. It also occurs more frequently in women and is often discovered at older ages.

Parady’s son launched a GoFundMe campaign last month to aid with the cost of growing medical expenses. He hoped the fundraising efforts would succeed in “improving” her “quality of life and giving her the support she needs during this difficult time.” He also noted that the campaign was about “showing her that she is not alone in her fight.”

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