Diane Ladd Death: Oscar-Nominated Actress Dies – The Irish Times

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Diane Ladd, a prolific actress known for roles in films like Chinatown,⁣ alice doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, has died at the age of 89. She passed away at her home in Ojai, California.

Her daughter, Laura Dern, announced her death and⁢ shared a heartfelt ‌tribute, calling her‌ mother an‍ “amazing hero” ‍and a ⁤”profound gift.” Dern also starred alongside her mother in several films, including Wild at Heart and Rambling Rose.

Ladd had a long and varied career, starting with ⁢small TV roles⁤ and progressing to acclaimed‌ film performances.⁣ She⁤ received three Oscar nominations for Best⁤ Supporting Actress ⁢ for her work in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,⁣ Wild at Heart,⁣ and Rambling Rose. Notably, Rambling Rose was a favorite film of Princess Diana, who invited Ladd and Dern to London.