Mia Farrow attends the New York premiere of “The Watcher” in New York City, on October 12, 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Mia Farrow, an acclaimed actress and humanitarian, is also known for her extensive and diverse family. She has 14 children, a mix of biological and adopted, each with their unique backgrounds and stories.
Woody Allen, Mia Farrow and their children attend The Apple Circus Performance in New York City, on November 3, 1989. | Source: Getty Images
Mia’s children mean everything to her as she has consistently spoken about them with love and passion. The actress adopted 10 of her children from all over the world and four of the 14 are her biological children.
Mia Farrow stands with her children at the Anne Frank Center in New York City, on June 12, 1996. | Source: Getty Images
Sadly, Farrow lost three of her 14 children, some of whom she adopted as a single parent. She was heartbroken by their deaths, writing, “Any parent who has suffered the loss of a child knows that pain is merciless and ceaseless.”
Mia Farrow and family members outside St. Savior Church for Lark Previn’s funeral, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, in 2010. | Source: Getty Images
As much as Mia is famous, some of her kids have chosen to lead a private life. Additionally, the actress later stepped away from the media circus to take up activism as she raised her kids.
Mia’s beloved kids have blessed her with grandchildren. Here is a look into the lives of Mia’s 14 children and how three of her kids died.
Mia Farrow holds Misha and next to her stands Soon-Yi Previn. In front (l-r) are Fletcher, Summer Song, and Lark Song Previn in the US, on February 14, 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Thaddeus Wilk Farrow
Thaddeus Wilk Farrow was adopted from Calcutta, India in 1994. He was a paraplegic due to polio. Thaddeus was once a car mechanic as he was studying to become a police officer. He died at the age of 27 in 2016.
