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Diane Ladd, Beloved Actress, Dies at 89

11/18/2025

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Diane Ladd, the actress, died on November 3 at age 89 from acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, as confirmed by the death certificate.
Contributing factors listed include interstitial lung disease and esophageal dysmotility.
Ladd was cremated on November 10.
Her daughter Laura Dern remembered her as an amazing hero and a profound gift of a mother, and Bruce Dern praised her as a tremendous actress and wonderful mother.

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Story summary

Diane Ladd, the actress, died on November 3 at age 89 from acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, as confirmed by the death certificate.
Contributing factors listed include interstitial lung disease and esophageal dysmotility.
Ladd was cremated on November 10.
Her daughter Laura Dern remembered her as an amazing hero and a profound gift of a mother, and Bruce Dern praised her as a tremendous actress and wonderful mother.