Legendary actress Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79.
The star, best known for her roles in the Godfather trilogy and the 1977 romantic comedy Annie Hall, became a household name due to her numerous box office successes.
She was awarded accordingly with 37 wins and 63 nominations throughout her life.
Thus far, information surrounding her demise is scant.
Highlights
- Diane Keaton, famed for ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather’ films, has reportedly died aged 79.
- Her passing has fans and Hollywood in shock, as no recent health issues were made public.
- Keaton is survived by her two adopted children, Dexter and Duke.
The public and Hollywood are shocked by Diane Keaton’s passing
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People, the first to report the star’s passing in an exclusive, indicated that they were able to confirm the passing but cited requests from a spokesperson, which suggested the actress’s family did not wish to be bothered.
The UK’s Guardian observed that the news shocked the show business community and noted that while Keaton had not been seen in public recently, there had been no hint of any health issues.
The public has become aware of the development and is mourning it.
To fans, she seemed eternally young
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“Not Diane Keaton!!!! NO!!” exclaimed one netizen to the echo of another’s dismay when they wrote: “Ohhh no.”
“She seemed eternally young and full of life. One of the truly great actresses of her time.”
“My mom’s Annie Hall. But to me, there are so many great characters. And such style, great sense of humor. Just a class act. My sympathy to her daughter.”
The Oscar-winning legend is survived by her two adopted children
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The actress is survived by Dexter and Duke, born in 1996 and 2001, respectively, who are known to steer clear of the spotlight.
She adopted them in her fifties and said of the duo in a 2007 interview with People: “They have no interest in what I do, which I think is very healthy. We live a relatively normal — well, sort of normal — life.”
She adopted them in her fifties and said of the duo in a 2007 interview with People: “They have no interest in what I do, which I think is very healthy. We live a relatively normal — well, sort of normal — life.”
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Despite their camera-shy demeanors, the two appeared with the actress at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre in 2022.
A reporter asked her at the time what it meant to have her children there with her.
Her response was “everything.”
She is best known for movies like ‘ The First Wives Club’ and ‘Annie Hall’
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Netizens remember the high-grossing actress best for her roles in movies like The First Wives Club (1996).
“Me singing: ‘You don't own me, I'm not just one of your many toys, You don’t own me’” wrote one person as a nod to the ode performed by Keaton and other legendary actresses Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn.
The film was nominated for Best Original Score in 1997, and its credited cast members scooped an Ensemble accolade from the National Board of Review.
Keaton dated Woody Allen in her early acting days
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Another movie that Keaton is synonymous with is Annie Hall (1977), in which the comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) tries to unpack his past relationship with the titular character.
Keaton was awarded an Oscar for her portrayal of the character, which, notably, was based on her own life story.
At the time, she was dating Woody Allen, who was also her director, co-star, and the production’s writer.
She was romantically involved with Al Pacino for a period of 20 years
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Keaton is also noted to have had an on-again, off-again relationship with Al Pacino spanning 20 years.
Speaking to People in 2017, she explained a growing crush on the actor as they worked on the set of The Godfather in 1971.
“I was mad for him. Charming, hilarious, a nonstop talker,” She recalled.
“There was an aspect of him that was like a lost orphan, like this kind of crazy idiot savant. And oh, gorgeous.”
Then, in 2017, at an award ceremony, Pacino told her, “I love you forever”
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Keaton admitted to trying to get serious with Pacino, but he would not commit. After failing to draw him into marriage with an ultimatum in 1990, they put an end to their pendulating romance.
Be that as it may, the two are reported to have always supported each other in public, with the Scarface alum declaring at the American Film Institute’s 45th Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017:
“You’re a great artist. I love you forever.”
Fans somehow expected Diane Keaton to live forever
