Oscar-winning filmmaker Lisa Blount was found dead inside her home in Arkansas. She was 53 years old.

Blount's body was discovered by her mother Louise Blount on Wednesday. According to authorities, Lisa Blount likely died on Monday. There was no signs of foul play.

Lisa's mother said the Hollywood star suffered from Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

ITP is the condition of having a low platelet count of no known cause. In most cases, ITP is asymptomatic. However, a very low platelet count can lead to visible symptoms, such as bruises or more seriously, bleeding.

Lisa is best known for her role as Lynette Pomeroy in An Officer and a Gentleman. She won an Academy Award for best live action short film for the 2001 motion picture, The Accountant.