Diane Ladd death: Hollywood icon and Laura Dern’s mother dies aged 89 | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentUK EditionChangeSign up to our newslettersLog in / RegisterIndependentSubscribeSwipe for next articleOscar-nominated actor Diane Ladd has passed away at the age of 89.Ladd was the mother of acclaimed fellow actor Laura Dern.She received three Academy Award nominations during her career.Her nominations were for her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, Wild at Heart, and Rambling Rose.Laura Dern confirmed her mother's death, describing her as an "amazing hero" and "profound gift of a mother".Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in