According to a post shared by her sister Mia Farrow on Instagram on Thursday, Tisa Farrow, has passed away unexpectedly in Vermont.
Born Theresa Magdalena Farrow on July 22, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, Tisa was destined for the limelight.
She is part of a prominent family in the entertainment industry as she is the sister of fellow actress, Mia Farrow, and the daughter of director John Farrow and actress Maureen O’Sullivan.
Tisa Farrow began her acting career in the 1970s and quickly established herself as a talented and versatile performer.
She made her film debut in 1972 with the movie “The Godfather.”
Following her debut, Tisa starred in several notable films like “Zombie” and “Anthropophagus.”
Her performance in these films won her critical acclaim and helped to establish her career as a serious actress.
Also remarkable is her performance in Woody Allen’s critically acclaimed film “Manhattan,” where she played the role of a woman struggling with her identity and relationships.Â
Tisa’s portrayal was praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, further cementing her reputation as a formidable actress.
Despite her success in the film industry, Tisa Farrow chose to step away from acting in the mid-1980s.
This decision was reportedly due to her desire to focus on her private life and pursue other interests outside of Hollywood.
After retiring from acting, Tisa became a registered nurse, a testament to her versatility and desire for personal growth beyond the confines of the silver screen.
At the age of 72, Tisa Farrow, the actress known for her roles in various films from the 1970s, including a brief appearance in Woody Allen’s “Manhattan,” has passed away.
According to her sister Mia Farrow’s statement, Tisa’s death has been confirmed.
According to Mia Farrow’s post on Instagram, her sister passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday morning.
Farrow expressed her belief that if Heaven exists, her sister Tisa would surely be welcomed there. Tisa was the epitome of goodness – Farrow has yet to encounter someone as selfless and affectionate as her.
Tisa embraced life and never voiced any grievances, as evidenced by a throwback photo shared by Farrow.
According to Farrow, her sister had a career as a nurse for 27 years and was not only a “wonderful sister” but also a dedicated mother.
Tragically, her son, Army Sgt. First Class Jason F. Dene, passed away at the age of 37 while serving in Iraq in 2008.
Farrow expressed that this is a difficult period for all those who hold her in high esteem and affection.
According to John Charles Villiers-Farrow, the brother of Tisa Farrow, her death occurred in Rutland, Vermont, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
A request for further details has been made by USA TODAY to a spokesperson for Mia Farrow and to the Vermont Department of Health.
Born in 1951, Theresa Magdalena Farrow was the daughter of Australian film director John Farrow and actress Maureen O’Sullivan.
She was also one of seven siblings in her family.
According to her IMDb page, she appeared in her first film, “Homer,” in 1970, which was directed by John Trent and co-starred Don Scardino.
She continued her acting career with roles in “Strange Shadows in an Empty Room” (1976) and “Zombie” (1979).
One of her most notable performances was as Carol, the love interest of Harvey Keitel’s character, in James Toback’s 1978 crime drama “Fingers.”
In the 2021 four-part HBO docuseries entitled “Allen v. Farrow,” she made an appearance.
The series delves into the highly publicized relationship and aftermath between Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, as well as the allegations of childhood sexual abuse made by Dylan Farrow against the prolific director.
These accusations have been denied by Allen for a long time.
The series was featured on CBS Sunday Morning and can be found on USA Today.
According to sources such as The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter, during an interview for the miniseries, Tisa Farrow claimed to have observed Allen’s behavior of applying sunscreen on his adoptive daughter, Dylan Farrow, in a suggestive manner when she was a child.