Actress Diane Ladd Died from Respiratory Failure, Death Certificate Shows
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Diane Ladd, the acclaimed actress nominated for three Academy Awards, died from acute respiratory failure. Her death certificate confirms the cause of death, according to a recent report.
Ladd was 89 years old when she passed away. The document also noted that she suffered from a lung disease.
The star received Oscar nominations for her performances in the films "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974) and "Wild at Heart" (1990). She was also widely recognized for her role in the television series "Alice."