Diane Ladd’s cause of death revealed, Oscar-nominated actress passes away at 89

Veteran actress Diane Ladd, aged 89, passed away from acute chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, compounded by interstitial lung disease and esophageal dysmotility. Her daughter, Laura Dern, announced her death and shared an emotional tribute. Born in Mississippi, Ladd built a celebrated career in film and television alongside actor Bruce Dern.