Hollywood icon Diane Keaton died at 79 in California, after a life of award‑winning performances, sources say.
Oscar‑Winner Diane Keaton Has Passed Away
Keaton, best known for her roles in “Thelma & Louise”, “The First Wives Club”, and “Father of the Bride”, died at the age of 79. The Academy Award‑winning actress received her Oscar in 1978 for Best Actress for her portrayal of Annie Hall in Woody Allen’s film of the same name, and was nominated three more times. She also earned two Golden Globes, a BAFTA award, and honors from the American Film Institute and the American Society of Film Critics.
The Death Reported by People Magazine
Sources say that the news of Keaton’s passing was communicated by People magazine on Saturday, citing a family spokesperson. The actress died in California.
Tributes from Piers Morgan and Variety
Bryan British journalist Piers Morgan posted on X: “Oscar‑winning actress for the role of Annie Hall, a star in the films ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Father of the Bride’. One of the greatest Hollywood actresses and an adorable woman. Sad news.”
Variety noted that Keaton’s “long, versatile career was highlighted by her Oscar‑winning performance as Woody Allen’s heroine in the 1977 romantic comedy of the same name.”
Personal Life and Motherhood
Keaton never married. She was romantically linked to Woody Allen, Al Pacino and Warren Beatty. In 1996 she adopted a daughter named Dexter, and in 2001 she adopted a son named Duke.
In a 2008 interview cited by People, she explained that motherhood was a desire she could not resist: “It was a thought that had been with me for a very long time, so I decided to embrace it.”