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Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated Hollywood icon, has died aged 89, according to a statement issued by her star daughter.

The actress, who is the mother of actress Laura Dern, was best known for her role as Flo in the 1974 cult classic romantic comedy Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.


 

Announcing her mother’s death, Laura Dern issued the statement: β€œMy amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning, at her home in Ojai, Ca.

β€œShe was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created.

β€œWe were blessed to have her.

β€œShe is flying with her angels now,” Laura concluded.

Diane Ladd, Laura Dern

Oscar-nominated Hollywood icon Diane Ladd has died aged 89|GETTY

Ms Ladd led a prolific career on both the big and small, appearing in over 200 films and TV programmes.

She earned three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990), and Rambling Rose (1991).

The actress also won a Bafta for the 1974 romantic comedy.

Among her other accolades were three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe awards, including for starring in the 1980 sitcom, Alice.

Diane Ladd, Laura Dern

Ms Ladd appeared in over 200 films and TV programmes|GETTY

Ms Ladd also starred in the 1974 noir classic Chinatown, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Primary Colors (1998), 28 Days (2000), and Joy (2015).

She is the mother of fellow Hollywood icon Laura Dern, with her former husband and actor, Bruce Dern.

The Hollywood icon’s death comes just two months after her husband, Robert Charles Hunter, tragically died.