Acclaimed Actress Diane Ladd Passes Away at 89
Actress and Oscar-nominated performer Diane Ladd has died at the age of 89, her representative confirmed to CBS News. Ladd's daughter, actress Laura Dern, was by her side when she passed away at her home in Ojai, California.
Dern described her mother as "the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created." She continued, saying that the two had shared many conversations about life, love, and family before Ladd's passing. The pair's bond was highlighted in their joint memoir, "Honey, Baby, Mine," which offered a glimpse into their close relationship.
Ladd's impressive career spanned over five decades, during which she appeared in numerous films and television shows. Her breakout role came in 1974 with Martin Scorsese's "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," for which she earned an Oscar nomination. She went on to appear in a string of notable movies, including "Chinatown," "Primary Colors," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose." Her performances were often marked by her unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and depth.
Throughout her career, Ladd was also recognized for her work in television, with appearances in popular shows such as "ER," "Touched by an Angel," and the spinoff series "Alice." Her personal life was intertwined with the arts, with Tennessee Williams being a second cousin and her first husband Bruce Dern, Laura's father, being an Academy Award nominee.
Ladd's legacy extends beyond her own body of work. As the mother of actress Laura Dern, she left behind another talented performer who has carried on her family's artistic tradition. The two have achieved a rare feat in receiving Oscar nominations for their performances together in "Rambling Rose."
Actress and Oscar-nominated performer Diane Ladd has died at the age of 89, her representative confirmed to CBS News. Ladd's daughter, actress Laura Dern, was by her side when she passed away at her home in Ojai, California.
Dern described her mother as "the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created." She continued, saying that the two had shared many conversations about life, love, and family before Ladd's passing. The pair's bond was highlighted in their joint memoir, "Honey, Baby, Mine," which offered a glimpse into their close relationship.
Ladd's impressive career spanned over five decades, during which she appeared in numerous films and television shows. Her breakout role came in 1974 with Martin Scorsese's "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," for which she earned an Oscar nomination. She went on to appear in a string of notable movies, including "Chinatown," "Primary Colors," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose." Her performances were often marked by her unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and depth.
Throughout her career, Ladd was also recognized for her work in television, with appearances in popular shows such as "ER," "Touched by an Angel," and the spinoff series "Alice." Her personal life was intertwined with the arts, with Tennessee Williams being a second cousin and her first husband Bruce Dern, Laura's father, being an Academy Award nominee.
Ladd's legacy extends beyond her own body of work. As the mother of actress Laura Dern, she left behind another talented performer who has carried on her family's artistic tradition. The two have achieved a rare feat in receiving Oscar nominations for their performances together in "Rambling Rose."
, i'm so grateful for people like diane ladd leaving us with such an incredible legacy 
. 89 is old by most standards, but she's still got more life than most of us are having 
! and can you imagine the conversations she must've had with her daughter laura? they sound like they were so connected 
. plus, it's amazing that her daughter is carrying on the family artistic tradition - we gotta celebrate those kinds of bonds, right? 
it's so sad to hear that Diane Ladd passed away... i remember watching some of her movies with my classmates in school, like "Chinatown" and "Wild at Heart"... she had this crazy talent to make us laugh & cry at the same time 
... and can you believe that her daughter Laura is an actress too?! 
it's like they're passing on their creative genes to each other 
... i feel bad for Laura Dern, but i know Diane Ladd left behind a legacy of amazing performances & memories that will live on forever 
just heard about Diane Ladd... what a legend 
And have you seen Wild at Heart? 
Bruce Dern's performance in that too... anyway, Laura Dern is really talented and it's awesome she got those Oscar nods with her mom 
It's not every day you meet someone who can make you laugh and cry all at once, that's what Diane Ladd did for people who knew her. I bet there are gonna be some great stories coming out of this about the time she spent with Laura... 
. And can we talk about how her personal life was like something out of a Tennessee Williams novel? 
It's wild to think she had all that going on while still managing to be this beautiful, talented, empathetic person... anyway I just want to give her a big hug and say thanks for the incredible body of work 
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