Olivia Leedham's Daughter Lailah Dies At 7

The woman who once dated Teen Mom alum David Eason, Olivia Leedham, is suffering a terrible, unexpected loss. The tragically slain mail carrier, 7-year-old daughter Lailah Price, died after a series of doctors' visits failed to shed light on her worsening health, the single mom said. Lailah died on Saturday, June 7th, in hospital after a seizure. The tragedy shattered Olivia's tight-knit community and those close to her.

Olivia Leedham struggled as a working single mother-of-two to her 11-year-old son Kaden with David Eason. A family friend announced the news on a GoFundMe page, which said, "Our friend Olivia Leedham tragically lost her beautiful seven-year-old daughter, Lailah Price, yesterday. While in the hospital Friday night, she had a seizure and passed away early Saturday morning, June 7th." The statement, detailing Olivia's background, said she grew up in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, went to Greencastle schools, and worked as a barber to support her children as a hardworking single mother.

The community, who have known Olivia for years, has been rallying behind her during this unthinkable time. The death of a child so young has rocked everyone who knew Lailah, a sweet and lively girl, and the suffering is unimaginable for Olivia, who has already had to navigate life as a single mother. Lailah's health had been deteriorating for some time, with numerous E.R. visits but no confirmed diagnosis. Even with the care of doctors, the reason behind Lailah's health troubles was a mystery. Heartbreakingly, the youngster had a fit while in the hospital and later died.

While little is known about the actual cause of death, the eulogy on a grief-stricken GoFundMe page for Olivia states that, after Lailah died, Olivia and her children were forced to confront the heartbreak with no other explanation but the fact that Lailah was gone. The shock of losing Lailah suddenly has only added to the grief and bewilderment of her mother and her loved ones.

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Before Olivia even had a chance to fight for herself, she had to fight for her child as a single mother after his father left them to fend for themselves. Olivia Leedham had already shown great mother strength and resolve. She is, after all, a single mom to her kids, Kaden and Lailah, now that she has split from David Eason. Olivia cut hair for a living and cared for her children, providing for and caring for them as best as she could in the face of single motherhood's challenges.

Olivia's former boyfriend is married to Jenelle Evans, another Teen Mom franchise alum, after tying the knot in 2017. The two split in 2024 and share a daughter, Ensley, who is now in Jenelle's full custody. Though David and Olivia went their separate ways years ago, it sounds like their connection has made this tragedy even more devastating, as their families are mourning the loss of so young a life.

Laila's death, out of the blue, once again shows how fragile life is, including that of children who, while they may not understand all the evil in the world, are among its most innocent and least able to protect themselves. As Olivia's struggle ahead is sure to be marred by grief, there is also significant community support, with friends willing to ensure Lailah's memory is honored.

There is a GoFundMe for those wanting to assist with the cost of the funeral and show some love and support for Olivia in this extremely difficult time. The sad news has also brought people in the community together, showing the wide range of people who've expressed their sympathies and support for Olivia and her family.

The death of a child is something no parent should have to suffer, and Olivia Leedham's pain is a reminder of how much a mother loves her children. But, as the community rallies to lift Olivia, Lailah's life story, her beauty, spirit, and brief, tragic existence will never be forgotten. This is why we should revel in the time spent with our loved ones, as it can be easily shattered instantly.