Hollywood and film lovers around the world are mourning the loss of Diane Keaton, the beloved actress known for her timeless charm, wit, and groundbreaking performances.
According to People Magazine, the Oscar-winning
“Annie Hall”star passed away in California at the age of 79.
Details surrounding her passing have not been released, as her family has requested privacy.
Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, Keaton became one of Hollywood’s most influential and admired actresses.
Her career breakthrough came with her unforgettable portrayal of Annie Hall a quirky, endearing woman who redefined romance and individuality on screen.
In Woody Allen’s 1977 romantic comedy “Annie Hall,” Keaton played the titular role opposite Allen’s neurotic comic Alvy Singer.
The performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, alongside Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.
The film not only solidified Keaton’s place in Hollywood but also turned her into a style icon for her androgynous, free-spirited fashion.
Keaton once reflected on the fame that came from “Annie Hall,” telling The New Yorker, “It’s not a good idea to be identifiable, though it’s reassuring.
It feels safe in most ways, and that’s bad, because it means that you’re accepted, and once that happens that’s where you stay.”
Beyond “Annie Hall,” Keaton’s performances in “The Godfather”, “Reds”, “Marvin’s Room”, and “Something’s Gotta Give” showcased her incredible range from emotional drama to romantic comedy.
In The Godfather trilogy, she portrayed Kay Adams, the conflicted wife of Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone, delivering one of the most iconic performances in cinematic history.
She later earned three more Oscar nominations for her roles in “Reds,” “Marvin’s Room,” and “Something’s Gotta Give.”
Moreover, she became a consistent box-office success through classics like “Father of the Bride,” “Baby Boom,” and “The First Wives Club.” Her recent appearances included “Book Club,” “Poms,” and “Summer Camp” (2024) — her final film role.
In addition to acting, Keaton made her mark as a director, producer, author, and photographer. Her directing credits include “Unstrung Heroes” (1995) and “Hanging Up” (2000), which she co-starred in alongside Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow.
She also directed music videos, television episodes, and films that revealed her artistic curiosity and depth.
She published several bestselling memoirs, including “Then Again” (2011), “Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty” (2015), and “Brother and Sister” (2020).
Keaton’s offbeat yet elegant fashion sense oversized blazers, fedoras, and neckties became her signature look, inspiring generations of women.
In 2017, the American Film Institute honored her with a Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Woody Allen, who playfully remarked, “She looks like the woman in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ who comes to take Blanche away.”
Keaton responded by singing “Seems Like Old Times,” a nostalgic nod to “Annie Hall.”
She never married but was romantically linked to Allen, Warren Beatty, and Al Pacino. Keaton is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke, who were adopted later in her life.
