Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89

Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, has died at 89. She was known for "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore" and "Rambling Rose."

How Diane Ladd Coped with Tragedy After 18-Month-Old Daughter Died in Pool Accident: 'You Will Never Get Over That'

Diane Ladd—who was 89 when she died on Monday, Nov. 3—faced tragedy when Diane Elizabeth Dern, the 18-month-old daughter she shared with Bruce Dern, fell into a pool and died in 1962. Ladd previously opened up about how talking about it helped her cope.

Laura Dern's Mother, Diane Ladd, Has Passed Away At 89

Diane Ladd has passed away at the age of 89. The actress, who starred in movies like National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Chinatown, died after her husband, previous CEO of PepsiCo Food Systems Robert Charles Hunter,

Diane Ladd’s Most Forgotten Role in This Cozy 89% RT Hallmark Drama Deserves a Rewatch

After Diane Ladd’s passing, revisit her soulful role in Chesapeake Shores — a Hallmark gem that showcased her unmatched heart and wisdom.

Who Was Diane Ladd's Husband? All About the Late Robert Charles Hunter

Diane Ladd, who died on Nov. 3, was married to her late husband Robert Charles Hunter from 1999 until his death in July 2025. Here's everything to know about Diane Ladd's late husband.

Actress Diane Ladd dies at 89. Here's what to know

Diane Ladd died Nov. 3, 2025, at 89 years old at her home in Ojai, California with her daughter, actress Laura Dern, beside her, People reported.

Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress in ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,’ Dies at 89

After her stunning turn as the waitress Flo, she earned two more Academy Award noms for her performances opposite daughter Laura Dern in 'Wild at Heart' and 'Rambling Rose': "She is flying with her angels now.
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