Veteran actress, Diane Ladd (born Rose Diane Ladner) died at the age of 89 on Monday, November 3, 2025, at her home in Ojai, California. Diane’s daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed the news. She was a three-time Academy Award nominee, known for roles in films such as Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Chinatown, Wild at Heart, and Rambling Rose, the latter two of which also featured her daughter, Laura Dern. The death of the beloved actress left Laura heartbroken. She shared that she was by her mother, Diane’s side, in her final moments.
What was Diane Ladd’s cause of death?
The exact cause of Diane Ladd’s death was not disclosed in her daughter, Laura’s statement. However, the actress had previously been diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a severe lung disease, in 2018. Although her condition had improved by 2023, the disease might have relapsed in 2025, becoming fatal for the 89-year-old. Notably, this is a predicted cause of death of Diane Ladd by some media houses, and has not been confirmed by the deceased’s side.
