Michaela DePrince, a talented ballerina who faced adversity from a young age due to her skin condition, passed away at 29. Days later, her adoptive mother Elaine died, unaware of her daughter’s passing.
Elaine DePrince, who had faced immense loss with the deaths of her other children, adopted Michaela when she was just four. The family found solace in the belief that Elaine was spared the pain of losing another child.
Despite the challenges Michaela faced as a child, including rejection from potential families, she thrived under Elaine's care, who adopted both Michaela and her orphaned friend Mia after recognizing their need for stability.
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