Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enduring stars, has passed away at the age of 79. Her death was confirmed by producer and close friend Dori Rath, who collaborated with her on several of her most recent films.
Keaton died in California, with her family requesting privacy during this difficult time. Reports indicate that the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical call at her Brentwood home on Saturday morning, though no official cause of death has been disclosed.
A Golden Career in Hollywood
Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, Keaton’s career spanned over five decades and more than 60 films. She first gained prominence as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather trilogy and later won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Annie Hall (1977), a role that made her a global icon.
Her distinctive sense of style—marked by androgynous suits, turtlenecks, and wide-brimmed hats—made her a fashion icon as well as a cinematic one. Beyond acting, she was also a director, photographer, and author, with acclaimed works that extended her influence far beyond the silver screen.
Tributes and Legacy
Hollywood figures have flooded social media with tributes. Actress Bette Midler, her co-star from The First Wives Club, described Keaton as “brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary,” while Goldie Hawn remembered her as “hilarious, a complete original”.
Over her illustrious career, Keaton earned one Academy Award, two Golden Globes, a BAFTA, and multiple nominations across decades of work. In 2017, she received the AFI Life Achievement Award, cementing her status as one of cinema’s enduring legends.
Diane Keaton is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke. Her passing marks the loss of a true original, a performer whose humor, humanity, and individuality forever changed Hollywood’s storytelling landscape.
