New Details Released on Diane Ladd’s Cause of Death

Two weeks after the passing of Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd, reports reveal she died from “acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure” at age 89. The condition, which affects the body’s ability to get enough oxygen or remove carbon dioxide, reflected a long-term struggle that worsened in her final days.

Ladd’s six-decade career left a lasting mark on Hollywood, and fans continue to honor her legacy.