Diane Ladd was an American actress best known for her roles in the early 1990s films “Rambling Rose” and “Wild at Heart”.
Diane Ladd Biography
| Full Name | Rose Diane Lander |
| Nickname | Diane Ladd |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 29 November 1935 |
| Age | 89 years old (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Laurel, Mississippi, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Laurel, Mississippi, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
| School | Harrison Central High School |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | Master degree in psychology |
Diane Ladd Age
Diane Ladd was born on 29 November 1935 in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. She was 89 years old at the time of her death in 2025, and his zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Diane Ladd Husband
| Marital Status | Widow |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Burce Dem William Shea Jr. Robert Hunter |
| Spouse/Husband | Bruce Dean (m. 1960, div, 1969) William Shea Jr. (m. 1969, div. 1977) Robert Hunter (m. 1999, died 2025) |
| Children | Daughter – Laura Dern, and Daine Elizabeth Dern Son – None |
Diane Ladd Family
| Father’s Name | Presto Pau Lanier |
| Mother’s Name | Mary Bernadette Lainer (housewife and actress) |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | Film – 1961 – Something Wild TV – 1957 – Decoy |
| Awards | 3 – Primetime Emmy Awards 4 – Golden Globe Award Hollywood Walk of fame |
Diane Ladd Movies And TV Shows
Diane Ladd Movies
- 1961 – Something Wild
- 1966 – The Wild Angles
- 1970 – The Rebel Rousers
- 1971 – The Steagle
- 1974 – Chinatown
- 1976 – Embryo
- 1981 – All Night Long
- 1987 – Black Widow
- 1989 – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- 1990 – Wild At Heart
- 1991 – A kiss Before Dying
- 1991 – Rumbling Rose
- 1993 – The Cemetery Club
- 1995 – Mrs. Munck
- 2000 – 28 Days
- 2002 – More Than Puppy Love
- 2008 – Jakes’ Corner
- 2014 – Just Before I Go
- 2016 – Amerigeddon
- 2021 – Charming the Hearts of Men
- 2022 – Gigi & Nate
- 2024 – Isle of Hope
Diane Ladd Television
- 1957 – Decoy
- 1958-59 – Naked City
- 1963 – Wide Country
- 1968 – Ironside
- 1971-72 – The Secret Strom
- 1978 – Black Beauty
- 1980-81 – Alice
- 1980-85 – The Love Boat
- 1983 – Faerie Tale Theater
- 1989 – Heartland
- 1992 – Middle Ages
- 1994-97 – Grace Under Fire
- 1997– Touched by an Angel
- 2001 – Christy Choices of the Heart
- 2007– Montana Sky
- 2011-13 – Enlightened
- 2016-22 – Shesapeake Shores
- 2021 – Young Sheldon
Diane Ladd Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’7” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 58 kg In pounds – 128 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
Diane Ladd Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 3 November 2025 |
| Place of Death | Ojai, California, USA |
| Cause of Death | idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis |
Diane Ladd Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $10 million (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $200,000 |
| Income Source | Acting, investment, Social media, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Diane Ladd
- Diane Ladd was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi, to Mary Brenadette and Preston Paul Lander.
- Her mother was a housewife and actress, and her father was a sales who sold products for poultry and livestock.
- Diane was related to playwright Tennessee Williams and poet Sidney Lanier.
- She joined the cast of the CBS soap opera ‘The Secret Storm’ in 1971.
- She appeared in the independent screwball comedy Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, in 1992.
- She was the second actress to play the role of Kitty Styles on the long-running daytime serial.
- In 2006, she released her first book, Spiraling Through the School of Life: A Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Discovery.
- Lass made her Broadway debut in ‘Carry Me Back to Morningside Heights’ in 1968.
- On 1 November 2010, she received adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Diane Ladd starred in the hallmark Channel series Shesapeake Shores.
- From 1960 to 1969, she was married to actor and one-time co-star Bruce Dern.
- From 1969 to 1997, her second husband was William A. Shea Jr., and married her third husband Robert Hunter in 1999.
- In 2018, she was misdiagnosed with pneumonia and given six months to a years to live.
- She was a talented cook and enjoys experimenting with new recipes.
- Diane Ladd died from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at her home in Ojai, California, on 3 November 2025, at age 89.
FAQ:
How old was Diane Ladd?
At the time of death Diane Ladd was 89 years old, in 2025.
Who is Diane Ladd’s husband?
Diane Ladd was married to Robert Hunter, who died in 2025.
What is Diane Ladd’s net worth?
At the time of death Diane Ladd’s estimated net worth was $10 million.