OJAI, Calif. — Diane Ladd, a celebrated actress known for her powerful performances and three Academy Award nominations, has passed away at the age of 89. Her daughter, Laura Dern, announced Ladd's death on Monday, stating that her mother died at home in Ojai, California, with Dern by her side. In a heartfelt tribute, Dern described Ladd as her "amazing hero" and a "profound gift of a mother." She did not disclose the 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." Ladd's career spanned decades, showcasing her talents in both comedy and drama. She gained prominence in Martin Scorsese's 1974 film "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore," where she portrayed the outspoken waitress Flo, earning her first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Ladd continued to build her filmography with notable roles in classics such as "Chinatown" and "Primary Colors." She received two additional Oscar nominations for her performances in "Wild at Heart" and "Rambling Rose," both of which featured her daughter, Laura Dern. In addition to her film work, Ladd had a significant presence on television. She appeared in popular series such as "ER," "Touched by an Angel," and the spinoff "Alice," which was based on her breakout film role. Ladd's connections to the arts extended beyond her own career. She was a second cousin to playwright Tennessee Williams, and her first husband, Bruce Dern, is also an Academy Award nominee. Remarkably, both Ladd and Laura Dern were nominated for Oscars for their performances in "Rambling Rose," a rare achievement for a mother and daughter. Born Rose Diane Ladner in Laurel, Mississippi, Ladd was destined for a life in the spotlight. In her 2006 memoir, "Spiraling Through the School of Life," she recalled her great-grandmother predicting that she would one day command audiences on screen. By the mid-1970s, Ladd had established herself as a versatile performer. She once told The New York Times, "Now I don’t say that. I can do Shakespeare, Ibsen, English accents, Irish accents, no accent, stand on my head, tap dance, sing, look 17 or look 70." Ladd was married three times and divorced twice, first from Bruce Dern and later from William A. Shea Jr. Her third marriage to Robert Charles Hunter lasted from 1999 until his death in August. Diane Ladd leaves behind a legacy of remarkable performances and a profound impact on the film and television industry.