Laura Dern’s father, Bruce Dern, is breaking his silence about the death of his ex-wife Diane Ladd
Laura Dern’s father, Bruce Dern, is breaking his silence about the death of his ex-wife Diane Ladd
By Mike Vulpo | Published: 2025-11-03 23:22:00 | Source: Us Weekly
Laura Dernfather, Bruce DernHe pays tribute to his late ex-wife, Diane Ladd.
“Diane was a wonderful actress and I feel like she was a bit of a ‘hidden treasure’ until she met David Lynch,” Bruce, 89, said in a statement. Us Weekly Monday 3 November. “When he chose her to be Laura’s mother Wild at heart I felt like the world then really understood her brilliance. She was invaluable as a SAG board member for decades, giving real actress perspective.
Earlier today, Laura confirmed in a statement Hollywood Reporter That lad He died At her home in Ojai, California. She was 89 years old. The cause of her death has not yet been revealed.
“She lived a good life,” Bruce shared in his statement. “She saw it all as it was. She was a wonderful colleague to her fellow actors. She was funny, smart, and generous. But most importantly to me, she was an amazing mother to our amazing daughter. And for that I will be forever grateful to her.”
Bruce Ladd was married from 1960 to 1969. The former couple also had a daughter named Diane, who died at 18 months after a drowning in 1962.
“If you lose a child, it’s very hard to get over that,” Ladd said in her memoir. My darling, my darling, my king When discussing her divorce. “We were struggling actors. We can hardly achieve that. We had to stay in the same house where she died because we couldn’t afford to leave. “His family could have helped us, but they didn’t.”
Ladd went on to marry again William A. Shea Jr From 1969 to 1977. Her last marriage was to Robert Charles Hunter. The couple said “I do” on Valentine’s Day 1999 and remained married for more than two decades, until his death in July.
Hunter’s family announced this Hollywood Reporter On August 1, the former CEO of PepsiCo Food Systems died in Fort Worth, Texas, while visiting his children. He was 77 years old.
Although Bruce’s romantic relationship with Ladd may have ended in the 1960s, the duo remained friends and were able to share the screen together in multiple projects.
Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2025. The first half of the year saw the tragic news of the deaths of David Lynch, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Foreman, Val Kilmer, and Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertston. Thank you! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to Newsletters Please enter a valid (…).
After their production Orpheus descendingThe exes kept showing up Wild Angels (1966) and Rebel pants (1970). They also starred Mrs. Monk (1995) and American cow (2009).
In 2010, Bruce Ladd and Laura made history when they were the first family members to be inducted with neighboring stars into the Hollywood Walk of Fame together.
“I ask the universe that these three stars are here — when I am dead and gone or if I am still alive — that whoever comes and looks at them or stands on them, may the energy of our three lives permeate to their foundation and help each one fulfill their destiny with joy and love, as I wish for you,” Ladd said during her acceptance speech at the ceremony. the people.
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