Linda Ronstadt has no biological children of her own. She never married or became a mother during her lifetime.

Family Context and Personal Choices

Ronstadt publicly expressed a desire for children earlier in her life. Her famous 1976 hit "Someone to Lay Down Beside Me" reflected sentiments associated with longing for family. She later confirmed serious consideration of adoption, stating intentions to adopt a child from Mexico.

Health and Unfulfilled Plans

Her plans for family building were ultimately halted by a significant health challenge. Ronstadt was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), previously thought to be Parkinson's disease, which led to her retirement from singing in the early 2010s. This condition prevented her from pursuing adoption or motherhood.

Clarifying Confusion

Mentions of a "Linda" involved in surrogacy (e.g., Linda Sirois of Maine) are unrelated to Linda Ronstadt and represent a case of shared first names only.