Diane Ladd Passes Away: Laura Dern’s Mother Dies from Respiratory Failure

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Diane Ladd Passes Away: Laura Dern’s Mother Dies from Respiratory Failure

Diane Ladd, an Oscar-nominated actress and beloved figure in Hollywood, passed away at the age of 89 on November 3. Her death was attributed to acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, as confirmed by a death certificate obtained by El-Balad. Ladd’s health had been compromised by interstitial lung disease and esophageal dysmotility, contributing factors to her demise.

Cause of Death: Respiratory Failure

The condition known as respiratory failure occurs when the body doesn’t receive enough oxygen or accumulates excessive carbon dioxide. It can manifest either suddenly or develop gradually over time.

Background and Early Career

Birthplace: Laurel, Mississippi
Career Start: Late 1950s on television series like “Decoy” and “Naked City”
Breakthrough Role: Prostitute Ida Sessions in “Chinatown” (1974)
Noteworthy Appearance: Chevy Chase’s proud mom in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989)

A Family Legacy

Diane Ladd was married to actor Bruce Dern from 1960 to 1969, and the couple had two daughters, Laura and Diane. Tragically, Diane passed away at just 18 months due to a pool accident.

Collaborations with Laura Dern

Throughout her career, Ladd collaborated with her daughter Laura in various projects. They appeared together in films and series including:

“Wild at Heart”
“Rambling Rose”
“Inland Empire”
“Enlightened” (HBO)

Tributes and Remembrance

Laura Dern publicly mourned her mother’s passing in a heartfelt statement to El-Balad. She expressed her profound gratitude, calling Ladd her “amazing hero” and describing the deep bond they shared. Dern added that they were fortunate to have Ladd in their lives and noted that she is now “flying with her angels.”