The cause of death for actress Diane Ladd, who passed away on November 3rd at the age of 89, has been revealed as acute respiratory failure, according to a death certificate obtained by *People* magazine [[1]]. Ladd, a celebrated character actress with a career spanning over six decades, received Academy Award nominations for her roles in *Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore*, *Wild at Heart*, and *Rambling Rose* [[2]]. Her passing prompted an outpouring of grief, notably from her daughter, actress Laura Dern, who first announced the news.
Diane Ladd:
Hollywood Legend Diane Ladd Dies at 89
The cause of death for actress Diane Ladd, who passed away earlier this fall at the age of 89, has been revealed. According to a death certificate obtained by People magazine, Ladd died as a result of acute respiratory failure.
The death certificate also noted that Ladd had underlying health conditions that contributed to her passing. Among those conditions was interstitial lung disease, which caused scarring in her lungs, making breathing increasingly difficult.
Ladd rose to prominence with her performance in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and was also well-known for her roles in “Wild at Heart” and “Rambling Rose.” She received Academy Award nominations for all three performances, cementing her status as a respected character actress. The news comes as Hollywood continues to reflect on the legacies of its iconic performers.
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She also won a Golden Globe Award for her work on the series “Alice,” which was based on the film that launched her career.
The news of Ladd’s death was first shared by her daughter, Laura Dern, on November 3.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Dern said, “My incredible mom and my best friend passed away this morning, peacefully, with me holding her hand.”
“She was the best daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist, and empathetic soul that only dreams could have created. We were blessed to have her.”
