MIA FARROW - FARROW'S DISAPPOINTMENT AT FAST FAILURE

FARROW'S DISAPPOINTMENT AT FAST FAILURE

MIA FARROW is disappointed she failed to finish her 21-day fast - but insists a doctor's warning she could suffer seizures forced her to end nine days early.
The actress began a hunger strike on 27 April (09) and hoped to survive without food for 21 days as part of an effort to raise awareness of the plight of starving refugees in Sudan.
But her fasting came to an end on Wednesday (06May09) when her doctor instructed her to stop immediately.
She tells People.com she lost 13 lbs (5.9 kg) during her 12 days of fasting, and became so weak she couldn't stand.
Farrow says, "I was very disappointed. I am a very stubborn person and very determined. I had modified my goal from 21 days and really hoped that I would reach my goal of fasting for 16 days, which is the number of aid agencies expelled (from Sudan)."
The Rosemary's Baby star stayed close to her bed and passed the time listening to classical music and reading books. She is now back to eating food again and is feeling better.
She says, "While a million people in Darfur are facing starvation, I have the ability to end my fast. These people do not have that option. If I have any use at all, it is to speak for them."