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Diane Ladd's Cause of Death Revealed

Diane Ladd's Cause of Death Revealed

Summary

Diane Ladd, an acclaimed actress, passed away at the age of 89. Her cause of death was acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure. She died at her home in California, and she is survived by her daughter Laura Dern and her grandchildren.

Key Facts

  • Diane Ladd died on November 3 at the age of 89.
  • Her death was due to acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, caused by interstitial lung disease and esophageal dysmotility.
  • Hypoxic respiratory failure happens when there's not enough oxygen in the blood.
  • Interstitial lung disease causes the lungs to scar, making it hard to move oxygen through the body.
  • Esophageal dysmotility is a disorder where the muscles in the esophagus don't work right.
  • Diane Ladd died at her home in Ojai, California, with her daughter Laura Dern by her side.
  • She was cremated on November 10.
  • Ladd was a well-known actress, and her work included roles in "Wild at Heart," "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," and "Chinatown."
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