Legendary Actress Diane Ladd Passes Away at 89, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Talent and Love.
Actress and mother of Oscar-winner Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, has sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 89. Her daughter, who is also an actress, announced her mother's death, describing her as "the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created."
Born into a life of art and performance, Ladd began her career on stage before landing roles in iconic films like Roman Polanski's 'Chinatown' (1974) and Martin Scorsese's 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' (1974), which earned her three Oscar nominations. Her breakthrough role came two decades later in David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart', followed by a memorable performance opposite her daughter in Martha Coolidge's 'Rambling Rose'.
Ladd's ex-husband, fellow stage star Bruce Dern, paid tribute to his late wife, describing her as "funny, clever [and] gracious" and expressing gratitude for the time they shared with their "incredible wunderkind" daughter. He credited David Lynch with showcasing Ladd's talent to a wider audience.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ladd demonstrated her range and depth as an actress, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by fans of cinema and those who knew her.
Actress and mother of Oscar-winner Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, has sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 89. Her daughter, who is also an actress, announced her mother's death, describing her as "the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created."
Born into a life of art and performance, Ladd began her career on stage before landing roles in iconic films like Roman Polanski's 'Chinatown' (1974) and Martin Scorsese's 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' (1974), which earned her three Oscar nominations. Her breakthrough role came two decades later in David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart', followed by a memorable performance opposite her daughter in Martha Coolidge's 'Rambling Rose'.
Ladd's ex-husband, fellow stage star Bruce Dern, paid tribute to his late wife, describing her as "funny, clever [and] gracious" and expressing gratitude for the time they shared with their "incredible wunderkind" daughter. He credited David Lynch with showcasing Ladd's talent to a wider audience.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ladd demonstrated her range and depth as an actress, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by fans of cinema and those who knew her.
she was such an icon on screen and off... i remember seeing 'wild at heart' for the first time and being blown away by her chemistry with nichol kidman 
it's so sad that she's gone but i'm glad her daughter is taking care of things. Bruce Dern seems like a really nice guy 
i love how he was paying tribute to his wife and giving credit where credit is due... david lynch must have known something special about her talent 
anyway, i hope people are gonna cherish the legacy she left behind and not forget the iconic performances she gave us 
. That's some serious acting cred she's got 
. Three Oscars? No wonder Laura Dern is Oscar-winner material 
. She was more than just an actress, mom & grandma too 
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David Lynch must've been the key to unlocking Ladd's talent, but didn't she already show up in some films back in the day? And what about all those other actresses who were around during her heyday... did they get enough love? I guess we'll just have to keep watching Laura Dern's movies and remember Diane Ladd as a talented actress... 
she was such an iconic actress and her talent is still so inspiring to this day! i mean, can you even believe she was in CHINATOWN AND ALICE DOESNT LIVE HERE ANYMORE back in the 70s? those are some of my fave movies of all time and i know i'm not alone! anyway, it's clear that her legacy is going to live on through her amazing daughter LAURA DERN who is literally a total superstar 
like, I want to know about her actual work, not just that she's a legend... 
can you believe she lived to 89 tho? i remember seeing 'wild at heart' with my mom back in the day & being blown away by her performance. it's crazy that her daughter laura is now an oscars winner too... what a talented fam 
bruce dern seems like a really cool guy too, tribute like that just breaks my heart 
89 years young, what a ripe age for a Hollywood legend like Diane Ladd! Can you imagine the wisdom and wit she must've shared with her daughter Laura over all those years? And to think, Bruce Dern's still got it... or at least he's good at paying tribute 
. It's great that David Lynch gave her a platform – I'm sure it was 'wild' (get it?) to see Diane shine alongside his iconic directorial style 
. She was such an icon in the film industry and had this amazing presence on screen 
. Reminds me of back when I used to watch 'Chinatown' and 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' with my old dad 
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. its def sad that she's gone but we can still celebrate her legacy & all the amazing roles she brought to life