Diane Ladd Dies 3 Months After Husband Robert Charles Hunter — Hollywood Mourns the Beloved Actress

Hollywood is sad today. Legendary actress Diane Ladd has passed away at age 89, coming only a little over three months after her husband, Robert Charles Hunter, died at 77. Her daughter, Oscar winner Laura Dern, announced Diane’s death saying her mom “passed away with me beside her this morning, at her home in Ojai, Calif.” The family is heartbroken.

A Long Love — Then Sudden Loss

Diane Ladd and Robert Charles Hunter married in 1999, and they were partners in life and work. That very year they also co-founded their production company, Excel Entertainment. Hunter died on July 31, 2025, while visiting his children in Fort Worth, Texas. Diane shared a screenshot of The Hollywood Reporter article about his death on Instagram, showing her pain without many words.

Diane Ladd — A Life of Art and Family

Diane wasn’t just a screen star, she was a Hollywood legend. Nominated for three Oscars and three Emmys, known for films like Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and collaborations with director David Lynch, she build a career that span decades. She often worked with her daughter Laura — they starred together in Wild at Heart, Rambling Rose, Citizen Ruth, Inland Empire, and the HBO show Enlightened.

Mother and Daughter — More Than Family

The relationship between Diane and Laura Dern was special. They was mother and daughter, yes, but also creative partners and close friends. At the 2020 Oscars when Laura won, she paid tribute saying she grew up with “acting heroes” in her parents — Diane Ladd and Bruce Dern. Their bond was raw, honest and always real.

Honey, Baby, Mine — Their Book

In 2023 Diane and Laura published Honey, Baby, Mine, a personal book of conversations about life, love, death and even banana pudding. The book came after Diane was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and those long walks and talks became the heart of the book.

Her Final Film

Diane had one film still in post-production — Blue Champagne by Blaine Novak, which also stars Jennifer Nicholson. That will now stand as one of her final screen appearances.

Remembering a Legacy

Diane Ladd leaves behind a huge legacy: brilliant performances, brave choices, and a family who loved her. She was an actress, mother, grandmother and an empathetic spirit that many admired. Though she is gone, her movies and words will keep her alive for generations.

Quick Facts about Diane Ladd

• Diane Ladd died at age 89 on November 3, 2025.
• Her husband, Robert Charles Hunter, died July 31, 2025, at age 77.
• Diane and Hunter married in 1999 and co-founded Excel Entertainment.
• Diane was nominated for three Oscars and three Emmys.
• She and Laura Dern co-wrote Honey, Baby, Mine (2023).

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