United Kingdom, Dec. 1 -- Laura Dern has paid tribute to her "hero" mom Diane Ladd on what would have been her 90th birthday.

The Oscar-nominated actress passed away at her California home on 3 November at the age of 89 and now her daughter has shared a poignant tribute on the day she would have celebrated turning 90 on November 29.

In a post on Instagram, Laura shared a black and white picture of Diane and wrote: "Happy birthday to my hero, the most extraordinary person I have ever known, on what would be her 90th today.

"As an artist and human being, you were always loving, always dreaming, always creating, and ever in service for all. I love you, Mom."

Laura announced Diane's death last month by her daughter by sharing an emotional...