'Little House On The Prairie' Actress Faces Eviction As Her Life Falls Apart Amid Health Struggles

Olivia Barash, 60, known for "Repo Man" and "Little House on the Prairie," has revealed she's battling severe health and financial struggles after suffering a stroke that left her bedridden.

Facing eviction and denied disability aid, the actress says she's terrified about her future. A GoFundMe has raised over $7,700 to support her.

Despite her challenges, Olivia Barash remains determined to continue her creative work, reflecting on a career that began at age 12 and included standout roles in "Fame" and "Child of Glass."

Olivia Barash, best known for her work in "Repo Man" and "Little House on the Prairie," recently opened up about a heartbreaking turn in her life, revealing that she's battling serious health and financial troubles.

Speaking to TMZ, the 60-year-old actress shared that she suffered a stroke about three weeks ago and has since been confined to her bed at her Los Angeles home while struggling to access adequate medical care.

Adding to her challenges, Barash says she's been left largely alone, with no close family and few friends nearby to assist her or help care for her beloved dog, Pippin.

Her situation has reportedly worsened as she faces eviction within two weeks due to rising rent and changes to her apartment building's management.

With nowhere certain to go, Barash admits she's terrified about the future. She also revealed that her disability claim, which she hoped would offer some financial relief, was recently denied, leaving her in an increasingly desperate position.

In the meantime, a GoFundMe campaign started by a close friend has raised over $7,700, as fans and supporters rally to help her through this difficult period.

"I just need help during this terrible time," Barash shared. "I didn't expect this. I want to move to a safe place and be normal again. I just need some assistance right now."

Before her stroke, Barash had been directing a new documentary and says she has no plans to step away from her creative career. Despite her current health struggles, she remains determined to keep working.

Her plea for help came just days after she shared a heart-wrenching post on Instagram about her fear of becoming homeless.

Sharing a nighttime photo of a parking lot, she wrote, "don't know what more I can do to stop this forward progression of time, which appears it will end with me and Pippin on the street," referring to her dog.

Barash also expressed disappointment that, after more than five decades as a SAG-AFTRA member and 40 years in the music industry, she feels the unions dropped "the proverbial ball" when she needed them the most.

The actress went on to share how the effects of her stroke have left her struggling to think clearly and remember important details.

"I must be doing something wrong because of my stroke," she admitted. "I'm not thinking totally straight, I'm not remembering everything, I need help."

Barash continued, "This is a cry to everyone who knows me for help. Please help me. I do not know how to do this correctly, and I'm going to possibly die on the streets. I don't want to. It's not supposed to be this way. I know it."

Barash's heartbreaking plea stands in stark contrast to the promising start of her career.

By the age of 12, she was already a seasoned stage and screen actress with comedic roles in "Charlie's Angels," "Alice," and Norman Lear's sitcom, "In the Beginning."

But it was her dramatic turn as Sylvia Webb in "Little House on the Prairie" that marked a true career milestone.

"The thing that was great about it was that it was a dramatic role. So, it was great for me to show my chops," Barash told Entertainment Weekly in 2023. "That was a plus. I didn't realize how much it would affect people."

Following her breakout performance, she went on to star in the 1984 cult classic "Repo Man" and later appeared as Maxie in the final season of NBC's "Fame."

"Because of 'Little House,' I have this really weird fan base," Barash said at the time. "I'm this cult actress — 'Repo Man,' and all that. It started with 'Sylvia,' no doubt about it."

After revealing she was facing eviction and dealing with health struggles, fans flooded Barash's social media pages, expressing concern.

One person wrote on her Instagram page, "Hi Olivia! So many of us are thinking of you and praying that you overcome! You've got this!"

Another noted, "Hello Olivia, sending you so much love. If there is anything that the fans can do, please let us know."

"Oh, Olivia. I'm sorry you are in this mess," a third fan commented. "I wish I could help, but I'm just exhausted caring for my mom and other family. I would suggest contacting Catholic Charities because they help senior women with affordable housing options. They helped me get back on my feet when I had small children. They are a wonderful organization."