<P> Her character 's abrupt disappearance was explained by Olivia developing tuberculosis and entering a sanatorium in Arizona . She made occasional guest appearances until the show 's cancellation 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 . During her run as Olivia Walton , Learned and The Waltons co-star , Will Geer , appeared together in the 1974 made - for - TV movie , Hurricane . </P>
<P> Her character 's abrupt disappearance was explained by Olivia developing tuberculosis and entering a sanatorium in Arizona . She made occasional guest appearances until the show 's cancellation 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 . During her run as Olivia Walton , Learned and The Waltons co-star , Will Geer , appeared together in the 1974 made - for - TV movie , Hurricane . </P>
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tuberculosis and entering a sanatorium
tuberculosis and entering a sanatorium