Tributes paid to Hollywood star Diane Ladd as Oscar-nominee dies aged 89

Tributes Paid to Hollywood Star Diane Ladd as Oscar Nominee Dies Aged 89

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd, known for her roles in Wild at Heart and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, has died at the age of 89. She was the mother of actress Laura Dern, who announced her passing.

Martin Scorsese Leads Tributes

Renowned director Martin Scorsese, who worked with Ladd on Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, expressed his admiration for her talent and artistry.

"I have so many good memories of making Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, and my experiences with Diane are among the best. I felt that it was so important for the picture to let the actors run with their characters, and what an experience it was to watch Diane take the character of Flo and make something so vivid and funny and alive."

"Diane was a great improvisational actor - a matter of technique and discipline, but most of all instinct and artistry - and she had it all. You can really feel it in the sunbathing scene with her and Ellen (Burstyn), one of the best scenes in the picture."

Career Highlights

Played the brash waitress Flo in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Featured in the films Wild at Heart and Rambling Rose

Ladd's legacy as a versatile and instinctive actress is remembered fondly by colleagues and fans alike.

Author's summary: Diane Ladd, acclaimed Oscar nominee and mother of Laura Dern, passed at 89, celebrated for her vivid performances and improvisational skill praised by Martin Scorsese.

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LBC — 2025-11-04