Veteran Actress Diane Ladd Dies Age 89, Hollywood Legacy Remembered

Veteran American actress Diane Ladd, renowned for her supporting roles in films such as "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose," passed away at age 89 at her home in Ojai, California, with her daughter Laura Dern by her side. Ladd's career spanned over 200 films and television shows, earning her three Academy Award nominations and multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nods, including a Golden Globe win for the sitcom "Alice." She was celebrated not only for her acting talent and improvisational skill but also for her deep devotion to family, including her daughter Laura Dern, with whom she shared several Oscar nominations and a Hollywood Walk of Fame honor. Diane Ladd was married three times, including to actor Bruce Dern, with whom she had two daughters; tragically, their first child died in infancy. Her last marriage was to Robert Charles Hunter, who died just months before her in 2025. Ladd's legacy endures through her extensive body of work, her family, and the impact she had on Hollywood and those who knew her.