Academy Award-nominated actress Diane Ladd has passed away at the age of 89. The legendary actor, known for her iconic roles in films like 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore', 'Chinatown', and 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', succumbed to death at her home in Ojai, California.
Ladd's daughter, acclaimed actress Laura Dern, paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother, calling her "my amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother." The two shared the screen in several films, including David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart' and 'Rambling Rose'. Dern described her mother as the "greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist, and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created."
Diane Ladd's early career consisted of small roles in TV shows like 'Perry Mason', 'The Fugitive', and 'Gunsmoke'. Her breakthrough role came in 1974 with Martin Scorsese's 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore', earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She then starred alongside Jack Nicholson in the 1974 film 'Chinatown'.
Throughout her six-decade-long career, Ladd received numerous award nominations and wins, including another Oscar nod for her role in David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart'. Her performances also earned her Emmy Awards for work in TV shows like 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' and 'Touched by an Angel'.
Ladd was known not only for her acting skills but also as a writer and director. She directed the comedy film 'Mrs Munck', starring herself and her ex-husband Bruce Dern. The actress was also a distant cousin of Tennessee Williams.
In 2018, Ladd made headlines after being misdiagnosed with lung disease and told she had just six months to live but miraculously recovered after her daughter transferred her to a different hospital.
The late actress left behind an unforgettable legacy, inspiring fans with her remarkable career and unwavering dedication to her craft.
Ladd's daughter, acclaimed actress Laura Dern, paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother, calling her "my amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother." The two shared the screen in several films, including David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart' and 'Rambling Rose'. Dern described her mother as the "greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist, and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created."
Diane Ladd's early career consisted of small roles in TV shows like 'Perry Mason', 'The Fugitive', and 'Gunsmoke'. Her breakthrough role came in 1974 with Martin Scorsese's 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore', earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She then starred alongside Jack Nicholson in the 1974 film 'Chinatown'.
Throughout her six-decade-long career, Ladd received numerous award nominations and wins, including another Oscar nod for her role in David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart'. Her performances also earned her Emmy Awards for work in TV shows like 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman' and 'Touched by an Angel'.
Ladd was known not only for her acting skills but also as a writer and director. She directed the comedy film 'Mrs Munck', starring herself and her ex-husband Bruce Dern. The actress was also a distant cousin of Tennessee Williams.
In 2018, Ladd made headlines after being misdiagnosed with lung disease and told she had just six months to live but miraculously recovered after her daughter transferred her to a different hospital.
The late actress left behind an unforgettable legacy, inspiring fans with her remarkable career and unwavering dedication to her craft.
Diane Ladd was indeed an incredible talent & her passing leaves us all a bit deflated 
... I mean, who can forget that iconic scene in 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' where she goes off on the truck driver? 
That was some serious acting magic right there! 
But what really gets me is how underappreciated her directing skills were - I mean, come on, she directed a comedy film starring herself & Bruce Dern? That's not easy to do, you know? 
Anyway, my condolences go out to Laura Dern & the rest of her family. May Diane Ladd rest in peace... may we all draw inspiration from her remarkable career 
89 is old enough to know better... just kidding, she lived a full life 
. Laura Dern's tribute is super sweet, but I'm thinking of the people who didn't get to see more of Diane Ladd's genius on screen 
The fact that she came back from being misdiagnosed with lung disease is just mind-blowing 
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I'm still in shock, she was such an icon in the film industry 
from 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' to 'Chinatown', her performances are still so memorable and iconic 
I love how her daughter Laura Dern paid tribute to her, it's clear they had a super close bond 
Diane Ladd was more than just an actress, she was also a writer, director and even made her own film 'Mrs Munck' 
what I admire most about her is that she didn't let age hold her back, she kept working till the end 
RIP Diane Ladd 
... diane ladd's life was full of twists and turns - from small tv roles to oscars & emmys... but what i think is even more inspiring is how she continued creating art till the very end 
... her daughter laura dern seems like a really special person too 
... anyway, we should all take a page from her book - keep pushing boundaries & making magic happen no matter what stage of life you're at 
anyway, i think what's most impressive about her is that she was so versatile as an actress. from drama to comedy, she just seemed to own every role she played 
seriously though, her daughter laura dern is going to be a big part of preserving her legacy now 
and i think it's so cool that diane ladd was also a writer and director - we really need more women in those positions behind the camera 
She was such an iconic actress and it's crazy she went from small roles in old TV shows to becoming a Hollywood legend 
. It's amazing she got to live for 89 years, which is like, so long 
, but it's also sad that she's gone now. I mean, who else could pull off a career spanning six decades? 
She must've been an inspiration to so many young actors and actresses out there.
always been a huge fan of her work in 'Chinatown' & 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' 
what i love most about her is how down-to-earth she was off screen too, just like laura dern said 
i remember watching 'Wild at Heart' back in the 90s and being blown away by her performance 
. I'm also surprised Laura Dern didn't say anything bad about her mom before all this 
. Like, they're sisters and all, but they seemed really close... or did they? 
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her mom was truly one of a kind, not just for her talent but for being so humble and down-to-earth considering all she accomplished. and did you guys know about her writing and directing skills too?! 
I'm still in shock, you know? 89 is old, man... like, what did we do wrong?! 
. You know what's wild? We spend our whole lives chasing the idea of leaving a mark on the world, but at the end of the day it's the little things that matter most – like the love and memories we share with family and friends 