Diane Ladd's cause of death revealed weeks after Oscar-nominated actor died aged 89

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"People reports that Ladd's death certificate states that she died from acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure. This type of failure is typically caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Ladd's death certificate also notes that she had interstitial lung disease, which she had been living with for several years. Another contributing factor was listed as esophageal dysmotility. According to records, Ladd was cremated on November 10."

"My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning, at her home in Ojai, Ca. She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created. We were blessed to have her. She is"

The Independent sends reporters to cover stories across topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech. It investigates financials such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The organization avoids paywalls and relies on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and keep reporting available to all. Diane Ladd died at age 89; her death certificate lists acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, notes interstitial lung disease and esophageal dysmotility as contributing factors, and records show she was cremated on November 10. Laura Dern said she was beside her when she died.

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