Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at age 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at the age of 79, People and the New York Times have reported.
Diane Keaton, the beloved film director, author, and Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Annie Hall, the Godfather trilogy, Father of the Bride, and the Book Club series, has reportedly passed away at the age of 79, leaving her co-stars, fans, and moviegoers heartbroken.
Keaton’s death was reported by media outlets such as People and the New York Times, citing his publicist and Dori Russ, who produced several of Keaton’s films. Neither media outlet reported the cause of death or exactly when he died.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to Keaton’s home after receiving a call for medical assistance, and later transported one person to the hospital, CNN and ABC News reported.
USA TODAY has reached out to Keaton’s representatives and the local government for more information.
The actress’ more than 50-year career in Hollywood has had many highlights, including her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in the 1970s “The Godfather” series and roles in “The First Wives Club,” “Manhattan” and “Annie Hall,” for which she won an Oscar for Best Actress in 1978.
Keaton continued to work throughout his career, his last roles being in the 2024 films Arthur’s Whiskey and Summer Camp, according to his IMDb profile. She also had three projects in pre-production, including The Making of, which included Blake Lively, Richard Gere, and Lin-Manuel Miranda in the cast.
Has the cause of death been announced?
As of Saturday night, October 11, Keaton’s cause of death remained unknown.
USA TODAY has reached out to Keaton’s representatives and the local government for more information.
Diane Keaton’s last social media post supported National Pet Day
Keaton’s last social media post was on Instagram on April 11, National Pet Day.
“Prove that our pets have great taste too! Happy National Pet Day from HG and @diane_keaton,” reads the post, which shows her playing with a happy golden retriever named Reggie.
The actress’ previous post, dated January 22, was in support of the Palisades fire victims.
Diane Keaton talks about what’s important in life
In Interview Magazine’s 2021 feature, Keaton spoke to his friend, actress Carol Kane, about what’s important to him in life.
“I value very strong friendships, ones that we have trusted for a long time,” Diane told Cain. “I love walking with my dog. Those are my favorite things to do. And I really love nature. I love exploring California. I love driving up to Arizona. I really enjoy seeing. I think my favorite thing in life is the fact that I can see. It’s just incredible.”
In the same feature, singer Ariana Grande asked Keaton how he felt being “so (expletive) iconic.”
“It’s hard for me to deal with that,” Diane said in response to Grande’s question. “I don’t see it that way. I live with myself and I’m not a figurehead. I wake up in the morning and it’s me again. I’m just someone who says, ‘You better feed the dog.'”
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