Her unmistakable voice and radiant spirit touched the lives of countless fans and immeasurably enriched the Grateful Dead family.

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the only female vocalist for The Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.

Before her years with the Dead, Donna carved out a stellar career as one of the South’s most in-demand session singers.

"My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside her this morning" at her home in Ojai, California, the statement read.

Diane Ladd, a longtime actress who received three Oscar nominations throughout her career, has died.

Ladd blended strength, vulnerability, wackiness and charm throughout her career.