Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee whose work in film and television spanned more than six decades, has died at the age of 89. As reported by the Associated Press, Ladd’s death was announced on November 3, 2025, by his daughter, actress Laura Dern, who said her mother and occasional co-star had died at her home in Ojai, California.
In her statement, Laura Dern described her mother as being both “an incredible hero” And “a profound gift” but did not mention the cause of his death.
“She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have created. We were lucky to have her. She is flying with her angels now.”
Although no cause of death has yet been announced, Diane Ladd is known for her emotional depth and versatility. Ladd is recognized for her performances in Alice Don’t live here anymore (1974), Wild at heart (1990), and creeping rose (1991), which earned her three Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress.
About Diane Ladd
Ladd received three Academy Award nominations for his performances in Alice no longer lives here, Wild at heartAnd creeping rose. Additionally, she earned Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations, winning a Golden Globe for her role in the television series. Alicebroadcast from 1976 to 1985.
Born in Laurel, Mississippi, and raised in a Catholic family, Ladd began acting in plays in New Orleans before heading to New York to continue his work in television and on stage.
His first television appearances included Perry Mason, Gun smokeAnd The Great Valley. She is known for her role as Flo in Scorsese’s film. Alice no longer lives herewhich even earned it an Oscar nod.
Ladd continued to appear in numerous films and television shows from start to finish. His roles appeared in Chinatownthen moved to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacationcontinued throughout Primary colors, 28 daysand along Joy.
She has appeared on TV shows like Touched by an angel, Dr. Quinn, medicine womanand later Ray Donovanfollowed by Young Sheldon And Shores of Chesapeake. In addition to acting on stage, she took command behind the camera, directing and writing the 1995 film. Mrs Munck, and also published a personal book entitled Spiral through the school of life in 2006.
Personal life of Diane Ladd
Ladd was married three times. Her first marriage was to actor Bruce Dern, from 1960 to 1969. They raised two daughters: Diane Elizabeth, who died young, and Laura Dern, who became famous for her acting career. She later married William A. Shea Jr. (1969–1977) and, in 1999, Robert Charles Hunter, a writer and former PepsiCo executive, to whom she remained married until his death in 2025.
Diane Ladd lived in Ojai, California during her later years. Although there is no official confirmation on the cause of his death, Ladd was recently diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. She died at her home in Ojai on November 3, 2025, at the age of 89.
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Edited by Shreya Das
