Diane Keaton, one of Hollywood’s most beloved and distinctive stars, has passed away at the age of 79 in California. The news was confirmed by People magazine. According to a family spokesperson, further details are not yet available, and the family has requested privacy during this difficult time.Keaton’s death has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and across the world. The actor had kept a low profile in recent months, and no illness had been publicly disclosed.Bette Midler, Keaton’s The First Wives Club co-star, paid an emotional tribute on Instagram, writing, “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was… oh, la, lala!”Actor Ben Stiller took to X to call her “One of the greatest film actors ever. An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person.”Director Paul Feig shared a heartfelt message, writing, “I was so honored to call Diane Keaton a friend. She was an amazingly kind and creative person who also just happened to be a Hollywood legend. She has been taken from us far too soon.”Actress Julia Garner also remembered Keaton fondly, posting, “Unapologetically herself. Radiant on screen. Wit, warmth, style — one of a kind. Godspeed to this icon. I love her so much.”
A singular force in cinema
An enduring figure in American film, Keaton became an icon with her Oscar-winning performance in Annie Hall (1977), a role inspired by her own life and personality by writer-director and co-star Woody Allen. Her effortless charm, comedic brilliance, and unique fashion sensibility — often seen in hats, turtlenecks, and wide-legged trousers — made her instantly recognizable and forever inimitable.Keaton first gained major recognition with her portrayal of Kay Adams in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather (1972), opposite Al Pacino. She later reprised the role in The Godfather Part II and Part III, cementing her place in cinematic history.Her illustrious career included four Academy Award nominations — for Annie Hall (which won her Best Actress), Reds (1981), Marvin’s Room (1996), and Something’s Gotta Give (2003). Across five decades, Diane Keaton remained an emblem of authenticity — a performer who combined vulnerability with verve, sophistication with spontaneity. Her loss marks the end of an era, but her laughter, style, and spirit will continue to light up screens and hearts for generations to come.
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