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Laura Dern Honors Mom Diane Ladd on Anniversary
3 Nov
Summary
- Laura Dern honored her mother, Diane Ladd, on the first anniversary of her death.
- Diane Ladd passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 89.
- Dern is continuing her mother's legacy of raising IPF awareness.
Laura Dern is commemorating the first anniversary of her mother, Diane Ladd's, death. On November 3, 2026, Dern shared a tribute on Instagram featuring a vintage photograph of her mother. She affectionately referred to Ladd as the "Light of my life."
Diane Ladd, a celebrated actress nominated for three Oscars and three Emmys, passed away at her home in Ojai, California, on November 3, 2025, at the age of 89. She died just weeks before what would have been her 90th birthday.
This anniversary also marks a continuation of Dern's commitment to raising awareness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Following her mother's devastating diagnosis in 2018, Dern became a caregiver and promised to honor Ladd's legacy by advocating for families affected by ILD.
Dern has spoken about the challenges of navigating IPF, emphasizing her mother's strength and desire for answers for those affected. She continues to support beyondthescars.com, an awareness campaign for IPF.
