DIANE LADD’s cause of death has been revealed after the Oscar-nominated actress died aged 89.
Her daughter, Laura Dern revealed she had passed away on Monday, November 3 just two months after her husband’s unexpected passing.
Diane’s cause of death has been revealed as acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, according to PEOPLE.
Having obtained the star’s death certificate, the outlet said interstitial lung disease, which she had suffered for years beforehand, was one condition leading to her death.
Esophageal dysmotility was listed as another contributing factor – she was reportedly cremated on November 10.
Ladd’s daughter, the actress Laura Dern, shared the sad news of her death in an emotional statement earlier this month.
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“My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning, at her home in Ojai, Ca,” Laura‘s statement began.
“She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created.
“We were blessed to have her.
“She is flying with her angels now,” Laura concluded.
The Oscar-nominated actress was 89 years old and appeared to have no plans of slowing down anytime soon, as her last social media post shared her latest project.
In September, the actress posted a promotional photo on Instagram for her new film, The Last Full Measure, which was recently released on various streaming platforms.
Diane also shared a screengrab of one of her scenes in the movie, opposite Christopher Plummer.
She gushed about the production, which was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and her co-stars, including Peter Fonda, William Hurt, Ed Harris, Samuel L. Jackson, and Sebastian Stan.
Diane also teased a potential career pivot into podcasting, sparking a slew of comments from fans excited for what’s to come for the movie star.
Her death came two months after her husband, Robert Charles Hunter, suddenly passed.
Diane Ladd’s Nominations and Awards
Diane Ladd sadly passed away on November 3, 2025, with her daughter, actress Laura Dern, at her bedside. The movie star was famously known for her incredible performances in front of the camera. Here’s a look at all of Diane’s nominations and awards throughout her decades-long career.
Academy Awards
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1975) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Nominee)
Wild at Heart (1991) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Nominee)
Rambling Rose (1992) – Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Nominee)
BAFTA Awards
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1975) – Best Supporting Actress (Winner)
Primetime Emmy Awards
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) – Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Nominee)
Grace Under Fire (1994) – Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Nominee)
Touched by an Angel (1997) – Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Nominee)
Golden Globes
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1975) – Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (Nominee)
Alice (1981) – Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television (Winner)
Wild at Heart (1991) – Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Nominee)
Rambling Rose (1992) – Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Nominee)
Robert, the former PepsiCo CEO, was 77 when he died in August while visiting his family in Fort Worth, Texas.
He was Diane’s third husband, following her marriage to Laura’s father, Bruce Dern, from 1960 to 1969, and businessman William Shea Jr. from 1973 to 1976.
Diane and Robert’s love story began when they met in Sedona, Arizona, and got married in 1999.
They launched a production company together, though Diane is most known for her showstopping performances in front of the camera.
The Mississippi native was nominated three times for an Academy Award for her work in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990), and Rambling Rose (1991).
Diane is survived by her daughter, Laura, and her two grandchildren, Ellery and Jaya Harper.