OJAI, Calif. (AP) — 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.Ladd’s death was announced Monday by daughter Laura Dern, 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.”Tim Mosenfelder via Getty ImagesPerry BamontePerry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, died on December 25, 2025. He was 65. Bamonte worked with the band in various roles from 1984 to 1989, including as roadie and guitar tech. He officially joined the band in 1990, when keyboardist Roger O’Donnell quit. In 2019, Bamonte was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside the rest of The Cure.Emma McIntyre via Getty ImagesJames RansoneJames Ransone, an actor known for his roles on the hit TV series “The Wire” and the blockbuster horror film “It: Chapter Two,” died on December 19, 2025. He was 46. Ransone also made notable appearances in “Generation Kill,” “Tangerine,” “Sinister” and “The Black Phone.”Jesse Grant via Getty ImagesAnthony GearyActor Anthony Geary, best known for his portrayal of Luke Spencer on the ABC soap opera “General Hospital,” died on December 14, 2025. He was 78. Geary initially left “General Hospital” in 1984 and would go on to appear in “Murder, She Wrote” and “Roseanne,” among other shows, as well as big-screen films like “UHF,” starring “Weird Al” Yankovic.via Associated PressRob ReinerRob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14, 2025. Their son, Nick Reiner, is facing first-degree murder charges in his parents’ killings.Rob Reiner was one of the most prolific directors in Hollywood, and his work included some of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and ’90s, including “This is Spinal Tap,” “A Few Good Men,” “When Harry Met Sally” and “The Princess Bride.”Jim Spellman via Getty ImagesPeter GreeneActor Peter Greene, known for his roles in “The Mask” and “Pulp Fiction,” died on December 12, 2025. He was 60. A character actor hailing from Montclair, New Jersey, Greene played villains in other films such as “Judgment Night,” “The Bounty Hunter” and “Training Day.”via Associated PressTom StoppardBritish playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” died on November 29, 2025. He was 88. He wrote plays for radio and television including “A Walk on the Water,” televised in 1963, and made his stage breakthrough with “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” which reimagined Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” from the viewpoint of two hapless minor characters. via Associated PressKenny EasleyKenny Easley, the former Seattle Seahawks Hall of Fame safety who was nicknamed “The Enforcer” for his hard hitting, died on November 14, 2025. He was 66. Easley is one of just four players in franchise history to spend his entire career with the Seahawks and be named to the Hall of Fame. He was inducted in 2017 and his No. 45 was retired by the Seahawks that season.Harry Langdon via Getty ImagesSally KirklandSally Kirkland, a stage and screen star who won a Golden Globe for her role in 1987's “Anna,” died on November 11, 2025. She was 84. Kirkland’s small-screen acting credits include stints on “Criminal Minds,” “Roseanne,” “Head Case” and she was a series regular on the TV shows “Valley of the Dolls” and “Charlie’s Angels.”DANIEL MORDZINSKI via Getty ImagesJames WatsonJames Watson, the scientist who co-discovered the double-helix shape of DNA and whose legacy was marred by repeated racist claims, died on November 6, 2025. He was 97. Watson made the breakthrough when he was 24 and shared a 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for their discovery.David Hume Kennerly via Getty ImagesDick CheneyFormer Vice President Richard B. “Dick” Cheney, the historically powerful vice president and architect of the U.S.’s endless “war on terror” during his time as the No. 2 in the George W. Bush administration, died on November 3, 2025. He was 84.via Associated PressMartha Layne CollinsMartha Layne Collins, the first woman elected governor of Kentucky, died on November 1, 2025. She was 88. Collins served as governor from 1983 to 1987, at a time when Kentucky governors were limited to single terms.Silver Screen Collection via Getty ImagesJune LockhartJune Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers in “Lassie” and “Lost in Space,” died on October 23, 2025. She was 100. Lockhart remained active long after “Lost in Space,” appearing often in episodic television as well as in recurring roles in the daytime soap opera “General Hospital” and nighttime soaps, “Knots Landing” and “The Colbys.”Paul Natkin via Getty ImagesD'AngeloGrammy-winning R&B musician D'Angelo died on October 14, 2025 from pancreatic cancer. He was 51. D'Angelo, born Michael Archer, set the tone in the ’90s R&B and soul scene with his 1995 debut album “Brown Sugar,” followed by “Voodoo” in 2000, and finally “Black Messiah” in 2014. The R&B legend won four Grammys, including one for vocal performance of his hit single “Untitled (How Does It Feel).”Greg Doherty via Getty ImagesMiss Major Griffin-GracyMiss Major Griffin-Gracy, a pioneering Black transgender rights advocate who protested at the 1969 Stonewall uprising, died on October 13, 2025. She was 78. She was committed to advocacy work and in the 1980s became active in addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis, first in New York and later in California. She also was the first executive director of the Transgender Gender-Variant and Intersex Justice Project, a role she held until she retired in 2015.CBS Photo Archive via Getty ImagesJane GoodallDr. Jane Goodall, the world’s most famous primatologist, who was known for her decades-long work with chimpanzees, died on October 1, 2025. She was 91. In 1977, Goodall established the Jane Goodall Institute to promote conservation and development programs in Africa.Newsday LLC via Getty ImagesAssata ShakurAssata Shakur, a prominent political activist and member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, died on September 25, 2025 in Cuba. She was 78. She was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer.Victor Blackman via Getty ImagesRobert RedfordHollywood icon Robert Redford, the actor and Oscar-winning director who played the "Sundance Kid" and Bob Woodward on screen, died on September 16, 2025. He was 89. He won an Oscar for the film “Ordinary People” in 1981 and earned a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2002. He helped found the Utah/US Film Festival in 1978, and created the Sundance Institute, an organization intended to foster independent storytelling talent, in 1981.John Gichigi via Getty ImagesRicky HattonRicky Hatton, the former boxing world champion who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, died on September 14, 2025. He was 46.Chicago Tribune via Getty ImagesJim EdgarFormer Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar died from complications related to his treatment for pancreatic cancer on September 14, 2025. He was 79. Edgar served two terms as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999. He previously held a seat in the Illinois House and was Illinois secretary of state throughout the 1980s.Paul Morigi via Getty ImagesGraham GreeneGraham Greene, the trailblazing Indigenous actor who broke barriers for Native American actors, died on September 1, 2025. He was 73. Greene is best known for his Oscar-nominated landmark role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves.” He had a storied career and went on to star in 1994′s “Maverick,” 1995′s “Die Hard with a Vengeance,” 1999’s “The Green Mile,” and many more. In 2000, Greene’s “Listen to the Storyteller” won a Grammy for best spoken word album for children.Taylor Hill via Getty ImagesBrandon BlackstockKelly Clarkson's ex-husband, talent manager Brandon Blackstock, died of cancer on August 7, 2025. He was 48. He battled cancer for more than three years, according to a family representative.Barry Brecheisen via Getty ImagesKelley MackActor Kelley Mack died on August 2, 2025 after a battle with an extremely rare type of astrocytoma cancer. She was 33. Mack was best known for her performances on “The Walking Dead" and “Chicago Med. 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Aboutboul began his career in Israel before making his Hollywood debut in 1988′s “Rambo III.” He has over 100 film and television credits to his name.Pool via Getty ImagesDavid NabarroDr. David Nabarro, a British physician who led the U.N. response to some of the biggest health crises in recent years, died on July 25, 2025. King Charles knighted Nabarro in 2023 for his contributions to global health after he served as one of six special envoys to the WHO on COVID-19. He won the 2018 World Food Prize for his work on health and hunger issues.WWE via Getty ImagesHulk HoganPro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died on July 24, 2025. He was 71. Hogan helped catapult World Wrestling Entertainment into mainstream success and won the World Wrestling Entertainment championship six times in his career. 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The Emmy-nominated actor was on “The Cosby Show” sitcom between 1984 and 1992 and went on to star in other shows and movies like the “Malcolm & Eddie” sitcom and the show “Reed Between the Lines.”via Associated PressAlan BergmanAlan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist who helped compose “The Way We Were” and other classic hits like “How Do You Keep the Music Playing?” and “It Might Be You”, died on July 17, 2025 He was 99. Bergman teamed with his wife, Marilyn, to make music in a longtime partnership. The Bergmans won two Grammys, four Emmys, and were presented numerous lifetime achievement honors.David E. Klutho via Getty ImagesBryan BramanEagles Super Bowl champion Bryan Braman died from cancer on July 17. 2025. He was 38. Braman helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl in 2017 and also played for the Houston Texans from 2011 to 2013.via Associated PressDavid GergenPolitical commentator David Gergen, who served under four U.S. presidents, died on July 10. 2025. He was 83. Gergen served under President Richard Nixon as a speechwriting director, and under Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Regan as the White House communications director. Gergen then served as an official counselor to President Bill Clinton. Gergen eventually became a commentator on shows including “The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour” on PBS, and as a political analyst on CNN.via Associated PressJulian McMahonAustralian American actor Julian McMahon, best known for starring in “Nip/Tuck” and “Charmed,” died on July 2, 2025 following a private battle with cancer. He was 56. McMahon notably starred as scientist turned supervillain, Dr. Doom, in 2005’s “Fantastic Four” and its 2007 sequel, “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.” M. Tran via Getty ImagesKenneth ColleyBritish actor Kenneth Colley, best known for starring as Admiral Piett in the original "Star Wars" series and Jesus in "Monty Python’s Life of Brian,” died on June 30, 2025. He was 87. Colley, who first kicked off his Hollywood career in 1961, most recently appeared in the 2024 film “Dan Hawk Psychic Detective” and as a voice actor in the 2023 short film “I Am Tree.”NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMichael MadsenMichael Madsen, best known for his menacing performances in Quentin Tarantino films, died on July 3, 2025. He was 67. Madsen got his professional start at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 1980. His breakout role came in 1992, when he starred as the menacing Mr. Blonde in Quentin Tarantino’s feature-length directorial debut, “Reservoir Dogs.”Brian Cooke via Getty ImagesMick RalphsBad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs died on June 23, 2025. He was 81. The English rocker, who was also the founding guitarist of the glam rock act Mott The Hoople, helped pen ’70s classics like Bad Company’s “Can’t Get Enough” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”Daniel Zuchnik via Getty ImagesAnne BurrellFood Network star Anne Burrell, a chef and host of “Worst Cooks in America,” died on June 17, 2025. She was 55. Burrell hosted nine seasons of Food Network’s “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef” and also appeared on the network’s “Iron Chef America” and “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.”Michael Ochs Archives via Getty ImagesBrian WilsonBrian 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.”Roy Rochlin via Getty ImagesJohn BrenkusJohn 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.NBC via Getty ImagesDevin HarjesActor 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.”Derek Storm/Everett CollectionJonathan Joss“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.”Michael Tullberg via Getty ImagesEd GaleEd Gale, the actor and stuntman who was most famous for being the physical performer of Chucky, died on May 27, 2025. He was 61.Brooks Kraft via Getty ImagesPhil Robertson“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.James Chance via Getty ImagesGeorgia O'ConnorGeorgia 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.Chelsea Guglielmino via Getty ImagesJiggly CalienteDrag 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.Andreas Solaro via Getty ImagesPope FrancisPope 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.David Corio via Getty ImagesClem BurkeClem 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.CBS Photo Archive via Getty ImagesJay NorthJay 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.”Mark Humphrey via Associated PressVal KilmerVal Kilmer, the '80s screen icon known for starring roles in “Top Gun,” “Heat” and “Batman Forever," died on April 1, 2025. He was 65.The Ring Magazine via Getty ImagesGeorge ForemanBoxing 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.San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers via Getty ImagesD’Wayne WigginsR&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.Vera Anderson via Getty ImagesGene HackmanOscar 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” (1971). 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” (1999) and “Justice for None” (2004). Jacques Haillot via Getty ImagesMarianne FaithfullMarianne 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” (1967), “The Girl on a Motorcycle” (1968), and “Marie Antoinette” (2006).Michael S. Schwartz via Getty ImagesKen FloresComedian 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.Karwai Tang via Getty ImagesPaul DananPaul 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.