Oscar-Nominated Actress Diane Ladd Dies Peacefully At Age 89
November 6, 2025
6:04 pm
Diane Ladd, acclaimed star of film and television and mother of actress Laura Dern, has died at age 89, leaving a legacy of artistic excellence and empathy.
Diane Ladd, the celebrated American actress known for her rich body of work across film, television, and stage, has died at the age of 89. Her daughter, Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern, confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement released on Monday November 3, 2025.
“My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning,” Dern said. She noted that Ladd’s final moments were peaceful
