Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, died at 89 in Ojai, California.

Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, died at 89 in Ojai, California; her daughter confirmed on November 3, 2025. Ladd, known for her roles in "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and *Rambling Rose*, earned three Academy Award nominations and was celebrated for her powerful performances across film and television. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, with Laura Dern by her side. Tributes honored her as a gifted artist, empathetic spirit, and influential figure in American cinema.