Diane Ladd died on Nov. 3 at age 89. Her ex-husband Bruce Dern called her 'funny, clever, gracious' in a statement. The two actors, who were married from 1960 to 1969, share a daughter, Laura Dern.

Laura Dern released a statement announcing her mother’s death, calling Diane Ladd “the greatest” and saying their family was “blessed” by all that she gave them. In Laura's words: My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother,

Diane Ladd, who has died aged 89, was an actress who was Oscar-nominated three times and won a Bafta for her role in the 1991 Depression-Era drama Rambling Rose.

"A beautiful message, to which we should all take heed. Rest in peace, lovely lady," said social-media commenter Janet.