Yesterday, many of us learned of the sad passing of Actress Diane Ladd, on Monday, November 3, 2025.
Diane was known for a number of films and series, but to Christmas fans, she was the mother in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and to Hallmark fans, she was the grandmother, Nell O'Brien, on Chesapeake Shores, a warm, loving presence to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Among her various projects, Diane also starred in the remake trilogy of Christy films, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, The Love Boat, Alice, Gunsmoke, and many more. Wow, what a career- spanning many years in the film industry from the 1940s!
Here are some wonderful pictures of Diane from Chesapeake Shores:
Please share which show or movie you most enjoyed with Diane Ladd in comments below.
Diane's daughter, Laura Dern, is also an actress known for her diverse film roles, including Hallmark's A Season for Miracles. I'm sending my love and prayers to her dear family and friends.
Wishing them all peace and God's comfort,
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images: Hallmark Media
Oh wow, she’s been acting since the 40s, that is a long career. I’ll be sure to look for her more closely in Lampoons. I always forget she’s in that.
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