Diane Ladd, a Golden Globe Award-winning Hollywood actress known for her roles in television series such as “Alice,” “The Fugitive,” and “Perry Mason,” died in California at the age of 89. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed the news, describing her mother as “my amazing hero and my great gift.” Dern shared that Ladd passed away at her home in Ojai, California, and expressed gratitude for having her in their lives.
Ladd was born on November 29, 1935, in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of veterinarian Preston Paul Ladner and homemaker Mary Bernadette. She began her career in 1959 and married a year later. In 1967, she gave birth to two daughters; one, Diane, died in infancy, while the other, Laura Dern, became an acclaimed actress known for roles in “Blue Velvet,” “Wild at Heart,” and “Jurassic Park.”
Dern highlighted her mother’s artistic talent and gentle spirit, emphasizing her legacy as both a devoted parent and a creative force.
