Three-time Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd, known for her roles in "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore" and "Wild at Heart," has died at 89. Her daughter, Laura Dern, announced her passing, calling her an "amazing hero" and "profound gift of a mother."
Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actress celebrated for her rare timing and intensity, has passed away at 89 in her Ojai, California home. Her daughter, Laura Dern, announced the death, praising Ladd as her "amazing hero" and "profound gift of a mother." Ladd's career highlights include an Oscar nomination for her role as the acerbic Flo in Martin Scorsese’s 1974 film "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore." She earned two more supporting actor nominations for "Wild at Heart" and "Rambling Rose," both co-starring her daughter, Laura Dern. Their pairing in "Wild at Heart" was particularly memorable, with Ladd improvising a key scene. Her extensive filmography also includes "Chinatown" and "Primary Colors," alongside a long career in television with appearances in shows like "ER" and "Alice." Born Rose Diane Ladner in Laurel, Mississippi, Ladd began her television career in the 1950s. She was a gifted comic and dramatic performer, and was related to Tennessee Williams. Ladd was married three times, with her third marriage to Robert Charles Hunter lasting from 1999 until his death in August.
