"She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created," Dern said. "We were blessed to have her. She is flying with ...

Academy Award-nominated actress Diane Ladd -- actress Laura Dern 's mother -- has died at the age of 89.

Ladd earned acclaim for her sharp wit and emotional depth on screen, becoming one of Hollywood’s most enduring and versatile performers.