Oscar-winning American actress Diane Keaton has died at 79 in California, according to People magazine. A trailblazing figure in Hollywood, she leaves behind a remarkable career defined by intelligence, independence, and unforgettable performances.
American actress Diane Keaton, who won an Oscar in 1978 for her role in Annie Hall, has died in California at the age of 79, a family spokesperson told People magazine on Saturday.
No further details about the circumstances of her death were immediately released, the magazine said.
Diane Keaton made her Hollywood debut in 1970 with Lovers and Other Strangers. Her extensive filmography includes her memorable role as Al Pacino’s wife in The Godfather and a long series of collaborations with Woody Allen, with whom she shared both a personal and professional connection.
Her title role in Allen’s romantic comedy Annie Hall earned her the 1978 Academy Award for Best Actress.
Three more nominations followed—for Reds (1981), Marvin’s Room (1996), and Something’s Gotta Give (2003).
Keaton continued acting well into her seventies, appearing in Book Club (2018), where she portrayed a retiree, and in Poms (2019).
In an interview with AFP at the time of Poms’ release, Keaton said she never thought much about aging or retirement.
“And if no one ever calls me again to make a movie, I’ve got plenty of hobbies to keep me busy,” she said with her characteristic humor.
Never married and mother to two adopted children, she also said she had no regrets, professionally or personally.
“I think I’m one of the few single women my age who’s made films without ever getting married—maybe I’m an anomaly?” she joked, having had famous relationships with stars like Warren Beatty and Al Pacino.
“I’m not unhappy!” she added with a laugh.
For her final film role in 2024, Diane Keaton starred alongside Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard in Summer Camp.
With AFP
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