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— Diane Ladd, the three-time Academy Award nominee whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the protective mother in “Wild at Heart,” has died at 89.who issued a statement saying her mother and occasional co-star had died at her home in Ojai, California, with Dern at her side. Dern, who called Ladd her “amazing hero” and “profound gift of a mother,′ did not immediately cite a cause of death.“She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created,” Dern wrote. “We were blessed to have her. She is flying with her angels now.” A gifted comic and dramatic performer, Ladd had a long career in television and on stage before breaking through as a film performer in Martin Scorsese’s 1974 release “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.” She earned an Oscar nomination for supporting actor for her turn as the acerbic, straight-talking Flo, and went on to appears in dozens of movies over the following decades. Her many credits included “Chinatown,” “Primary Colors” and two other movies for which she received best supporting nods, “Wild at Heart” and “Rambling Rose.”As more major networks align with those in power, the space for fearless journalism is shrinking. By becoming a member, you support a newsroom that asks the tough questions, no matter who’s in charge.Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever.Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever.Brian Wilson, the musical icon who co-founded the Beach Boys, died on June 11, 2025. He was 82. Wilson was the creative driving force behind the Beach Boys, writing and co-writing what would become some of the most memorable songs in U.S. history during his life, such as: “Good Vibrations,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around” and “Barbara Ann.”“King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss was shot and killed by a former neighbor on June 1, 2025. He was 59. Joss was the voice of the stoic but sensitive “King of the Hill” regular John Redcorn from Season 2 through Season 13 of the animated classic. He also appeared as Chief Ken Hotate on “Parks and Recreation,” as well in “Tulsa King,” “Ray Donovan,” “True Grit” and “The Magnificent Seven.”John Brenkus, the host of ESPN’s “Sport Science,” died on May 31, 2025. He was 54. Brenkus created and hosted “Sport Science,” which ran from 2007 to 2017 and and won six Sports Emmy awards.Actor Devin Harjes, best known for roles on “Boardwalk Empire” and “Manifest” among other TV series, died on May 27, 2025. He was 41. Harjes began his career as a stage actor in New York, appearing in off-Broadway productions as well as student films. His big break came in 2011 with a two-episode arc on the HBO period drama “Boardwalk Empire.”Ed Gale, the actor and stuntman who was most famous for being the physical performer of Chucky, died on May 27, 2025. He was 61.“Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson died on May 25, 2025, five months after his family revealed that he’d been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. “Duck Dynasty” aired on A&E for 11 seasons from 2012 to 2017. Roberts stirred controversy with his homophobic rhetoric and was even briefly suspended from his show after making homophobic remarks during an interview with GQ magazine.Georgia O’Connor, an undefeated British boxer who was a Commonwealth Youth Games champion and Youth World Championships silver medalist, died on May 22, 2025. She was 25. She had been diagnosed with metastatic cancer and was struggling with ulcerative colitis since 2021.Drag performer Bianca Castro-Arabejo, who was known as reality television star Jiggly Caliente on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died on April 27, 2025. She was 44. Castro-Arabejo competed on the fourth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and later on “RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstars.” Born in the Philippines, Castro-Arabejo immigrated to New York. She started working in drag about 20 years ago, appearing in competitions and pageants.Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church who championed progressive causes and led the church through a period of dramatic change, died on April 21, 2025. He was 88. Throughout his papacy, Francis encouraged clergy and Catholics to pay more attention to the refugee crisis, climate change, human trafficking and the global arms trade.Clem Burke, the versatile drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, died on April 7, 2025. He was 70. In 2006, Burke and the other original members of Blondie were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after selling more than 42 million records.Jay North, who played the titular troublemaker in “Dennis the Menace” from 1959 to 1963, died on April 6, 2025. He was 73. After “Dennis the Menace” was canceled, North had a series of one-off television roles and did voice work for animated series like “Arabian Knights” and “The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show.”Val Kilmer, the '80s screen icon known for starring roles in “Top Gun,” “Heat” and “Batman Forever," died on April 1, 2025. He was 65.Boxing legend and grill king George Foreman died on March 21, 2025. He was 76. Foreman was a two-time world heavyweight champion in his boxing career and took home a gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.R&B legend D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of Bay Area trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, died on March 7, 2025 after a battle with bladder cancer. He was 64. The band rose to prominence in the late 1980s with hits such as “Feels Good,” “It Never Rains In Southern California,” and “Let’s Get Down.” Beyond his music, Wiggins also served as a mentor to other young artists in the early stages of their careers, including Beyoncé, Keyshia Cole, Kehlani and Zendaya.Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead in their Santa Fe home on February 26, 2025. They were 95 and 65, respectively. Arakawa died on or around Feb. 11 from pulmonary syndrome caused by hantavirus and Hackman died on or around Feb. 18 of “hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease as a significant contributory factor,” according to officials. The screen icon, whose roles varied widely throughout his decades-long career, won his first Oscar for his role as Detective Popeye Doyle in “The French Connection” . He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Clint Eastwood’s 1992 film, “Unforgiven.” Hackman became a novelist later in his life, co-writing four books with Daniel Lenihan, including “Wake of the Perdido Star” and “Justice for None” .Marianne Faithfull, the singer and actor known for contributing to the British Invasion of the U.S. in the 1960s, died on January 30, 2025. She was 78. She was known as the “crown princess” of the 1960s “Swinging London” scene and released more than 20 musical albums throughout her career. She also appeared in several films, most notably, “ll Never Forget What’s’isname” , “The Girl on a Motorcycle” , and “Marie Antoinette” .Comedian Ken Flores died on January 28, 2025, shortly after embarking on a national tour. He was 28. Flores, who was originally from Chicago, had built a following through gigs at venues such as LA’s Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv.Paul Danan, an actor best known for his portrayal of Sol Patrick on the British soap opera “Hollyoaks,” died at his home in Bristol, England on January 15, 2025. He was 46.By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
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