Diane Keaton tragically passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the age of 79, and all of Hollywood rushed to pay tribute to the legendary actress.
Bette Midler
âThe brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she wasâ¦oh, la, lala!,â Midler wrote.
Goldie Hawn
“Diane, we arenât ready to lose you.
Youâve left us with a trail of fairy dust, filled with particles of light and memories beyond imagination.
How do we say goodbye? What words can come to mind when your heart is broken? You never liked praise, so humble, but now you canât tell me to âshut upâ honey. There was, and will be, no one like you.
You stole the hearts of the world and shared your genius with millions, making films that made us laugh and cry in ways only you could. I was blessed to make First Wives Club with you, our days starting with coffee in the makeup trailer, laughing and joking, right through to the very last day of filming. It was a roller coaster of love.
We agreed to grow old together, and one day, maybe live together with all our girlfriends. Well, we never got to live together, but we did grow older together. Who knows⦠maybe in the next life.
Shine your fairy dust up there, girlfriend.
Iâm going to miss the hell out of you.
My heart goes out to your beautiful children, Dex and Duke.
I love you.”
Kate Hudson
“We love you so much Diane â¤ï¸ð”
ï¸Steve Martin
“Donât know who first posted this, but it sums up our delightful relationship with Diane.”
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
âDiane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life,â she wrote. âYou are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter. ðð»ðï¸ðâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸.â
Jane Fonda
“Itâs hard to believe…or acceptâ¦that Diane has passed. She was always a spark of life and light, constantly giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creativeâ¦in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her friends, her homes, her library, her world view. Unique is what she was. And, though she didnât know it or wouldnât admit it, man she was a fine actress!”
Mary Steenburgen
âDiane was magic. There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her. I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend. My love to her family. What a wonder she was!!! (via PEOPLE)â
Paul Fieg
âI was so honored to call Diane Keaton a friend. She was an amazingly kind and creative person who also just happened to be a Hollywood legend. She has been taken from us far too soon. We will miss you, Diane.â
Nia Vardalos
âGrace. Style. Talent. Above all, a comedy gal who set the bar high for all of us who came after. Rest in peace sweet and funny Diane Keaton. Repost photo from the page of my pal, icon @bettemidler â¥â
ï¸Viola Davis
âNo!! No!!! No!! God, not yet, NO!!! Man⦠you defined womanhood. The pathos, humor, levity, your ever-present youthfulness and vulnerability â you tattooed your SOUL into every role, making it impossible to imagine anyone else inhabiting them. You were undeniably, unapologetically YOU!!! Loved you. Man⦠rest well. God bless your family, and I know angels are flying you home. ðððâ
Octavia Spencer
“Today we lost a true original. @diane_keaton wasnât just an actress: she was a force. a woman who showed us that being yourself is the most powerful thing you can be.
From Annie Hall to Somethingâs Gotta Give, she made every role unforgettable. But beyond the screen, she brought joy, laughter, and style that was all her own. Thank you, Diane, for reminding us that authenticity never goes out of fashion. ð¤”
Josh Gad
âWhat a monumental loss. Diane Keaton in many ways defined my love of movies. From Annie Hall to the Godfather films, from First Wives Club to Baby Boom, from Father of the Bride to Somethingâs Gotta Give, here resume was nothing short of iconic and hall of fame worthy. I was very fortunate to work with her many years ago on an unproduced HBO pilot and what I found was one of the most humble, ruthlessly funny, and unbelievably talented human beings Iâve ever come across. In many ways, this year will be defined by the loss of a Hollywood we will never again see. There simply are no replacements for a Gene Hackman or a Robert Redford or a Diane Keaton. They were the mavericks who helped redefine movies for a generation and losing them feels like also losing a chance inactive tissue to that golden age just out of reach. My heart goes out to Dianeâs entire family during this impossible moment. RIP ðâ
âShe was beloved in her industry. Every one of us idolizes her. Her influence on culture, fashion, art and women canât be overstated. She was a delight. I am proud I have a career that allowed me to meet her and breathe her air.â
Elizabeth Perkins
âMs. Keaton, you were a national treasure, with style, grace, intelligence and immense talent. Thank you for being my modern heroine and showing a young actress what it meant to be gutsy, fully self-deprecating but assured and to always be open, questioning and brave. Complex, eccentric and so gifted, you owned itâ¦and wow, did you set the bar. You will always be my Annie Hall. Gosh, this cuts deep.ðâ
Rosie OâDonnell
âoh this breaks my heart â love to her children- what style what grace â she will be missed #ripdianekeaton ð¥ðâ
Julia Garner
âUnapologetically herself. Radiant on screen. Wit, warmth, style â one of a kind. Godspeed to this icon. I love her so much. RIP #DianeKeaton ðâ
Candice Bergen
“Diane was a true artist â tremendously gifted and uniquely talented in so many disciplines yet also modest and wonderfully eccentric. I will miss her terribly,” she said via USA Today.
Reese Witherspoon
“From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘The Godfather’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ she is just incredible and indelible and truly an original person. So for Diane, watch one of her movies and wear a really cool, interesting outfit, black and white. Take a cool picture and just live your dream. Just be your unique, interesting self, I think Diane would be really happy,” Witherspoon told the crowd at Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away event in LA
Mandy Moore
“They say donât meet your heros but I got to work with one of mine and even call her âmomâ for a few months. An honor of a lifetime. What an incandescent human Di is and was. I am so sad sheâs gone for all the reasons but also because it felt like sheâd be here forever, dazzling us with her talent and charm (and her style, câmon)!!! One of the very best to ever do it. All my love to her children and loved ones.”
Cynthia Nixon
“When I was a kid, Diane Keaton was my absolute idol. I loved her acting. I loved her vibe. I loved her everything. Starting with when I was 12, I tried to dress like her. I wore my hair long. I sported menâs hats and vests and (even though my eyes were fine) I wore bookish glasses because I thought they made me look more like her. A little more than a decade ago I got to be in a movie called Five Flights Up with her and it was like a dream come true. I was very shy around her, but I think she liked me and that meant everything to me. If you wanna know more about Diane Keaton watch Annie Hall, watch Reds, watch Shoot the Moon. She is extraordinary in them. But also read âThen Againâ her stunningly honest autobiography which not only tells her own story but contrasts it fascinatingly with her motherâs life. She was one of a kind. Iâm so sad she is gone. ð”
Luke Evans
“What a very sad day. Rest in peace #dianekeaton Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit. ð¤”
Zac Posen
“Diane Keaton is gone, and though I only knew her through the light she gave on screen, Iâll miss that light deeply.ðï¸ð¤”
Jeremy O. Harris
“RIP to one of Americaâs most graceful, elegant, and fiercely talented muses Diane Keaton who maintained a sense of self throughout her many roles that was a reminder to me as a young performer that the most interesting person you can mine are the many aspects of yourself.”
Melissa Gilbert
“I am so , so sad to hear that Diane Keaton has passed. It seems unreal to me that someone so vital and vibrant is gone. I know that she will live on through her extraordinary body of work and, most importantly, through her beloved childrenâ¦but to imagine a world without her here seemsâ¦impossible. People often ask me who my idol is and Iâve never really answered truthfully because I hoped our paths would cross again (they did once when I was seventeen) and I didnât want her to know that she was my idol ..so much so..that I knew Iâd gush and say something embarrassingâ¦I kept it to myself, so that if we ever did meet, she wouldnât know what a dufus I am in advance. My giddiness and idolatry would roll out slowly (hopefully) so that I might be able to chat with her like a (semi) normal person for a minute. I loved everything about her. Her versatility and facility as an actor. Her style for sure. Her independence . Her humor. Her smile. Her whole being. I have so many questions for herâ¦that I guess wonât be answered this lifetime. So I will simply say âgood night sweet woman. May flights of angels sing thee to thy restâ with undying love, me (your biggest fan)”
Leonardo DiCaprio
“Diane Keaton was one of a kind. Brilliant, funny, and unapologetically herself. A legend, and icon, and a truly kind human being. I had the honor of working with her at 18. She will be deeply missed,” he wrote on his Instagram Story.
Ben Stiller
“Diane Keaton. One of the greatest film actors ever. An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person.”
Kerry Washington
“Rest in peace, Diane Keaton. Your talent, courage, and authenticity were a true inspiration. â¤,” she wrote on Threads.
Belinda Carlisle
“I cant! Diane Keaton was such a talent and a BIG part of my career. She directed two videos of mine – “Heaven Is A Place on Earth” and the video for “I Get Weak.” She was kind and eccentric and I was blessed to know her. RIP Diane, you will be missed.
Nancy Sinatra
“Diane Keaton has left us and I canât tell you how profoundly sad that makes me. I adored her â idolized her. She was a very special person and an incredibly gifted actor, who made each of her roles unforgettable. Her light will continue to shine through the art she leaves behind. Godspeed, Diane. My heart goes out to her family and to each of us grieving this heartbreaking loss.”
Joe Russo
“Whether itâs ANNIE HALL or SOMETHINGâS GOTTA GIVE, weâll always remember when we fell in love with Diane Keaton. RIP to an icon.”
Melissa Gilbert
“Diane Keaton could do anything! From dramatic roles like Kay Corleone in âThe Godfatherâ trilogy, to her hilariously offbeat portrayal of Annie Hall, which won her an Oscar, her talent seemed limitless. I also remember her lovely cold call to my mom after the release of her documentary, âA Piece of Work,â just to share her admiration. She will be greatly missed.”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
“She was a revolutionary actor-both comedically and dramatically. She was a singular artist. I am so grateful to her and may she rest in peace. @diane_keaton #dianekeaton”
Michael Douglas
“RIP to my friend Diane Keaton. A heartbreaking loss of one of the greatest icons in our industry. I have so many fond memories of working with Diane on our film And So It Goes nearly twelve years ago. Sending my deepest condolences to the Keaton family during this difficult time.”
Mia Farrow
“She was an absolutely wonderful actress- and a rare and fascinating person. Thoughts with her children and sisters. Rest in peace Diane.”
Abby Lee Miller
“This was one of those Hollywood stories one can only dream about! I was in the middle of getting my hair done and Diane Keatonâs children wanted a picture with me! Hereâs this brilliant screen legend standing in front of me right in Santa Monica asking if her kids could have a picture? Whaaaaat?!?! Of Course Ms Keaton ~ and may I have a picture with you? She will be missed by millions, yet her performances will continue to entertain audiences forever! Thank you ~ Diane Keaton”
Melissa Joan Hart
“There are some people you think will live forever and it took my breathe away to hear about Diane Keaton passing away today! He body of work, her class, her style, her ability to be wildly talented and keep her private life out of tabloids is@to be respected and studied for generations. Thanks for the laughs and tears! From #BabyBoom to #SomethingsGottaGive, I’ve enjoyed every movie I’ve seen with her but I have to admit I’ve never seen #AnnieHall. I know what I’m doing this weekend now! #GodBlesstheFunnyPeople”
KaDee Strickland
“SOMETHINGâS GOTTA GIVE was one of my first jobs, and I was privileged to work opposite one of my greatest heroes. @diane_keaton wore the cape the entire time. She was welcoming, kind, & so very focused. And, of course, so funny. An artist of the highest caliber. #dianekeaton #rip ð¤”
Henry Winkler
“Diane was a really good friend of ours. We laughed a lot. What an extraordinarily talented woman. Diane, you will be so missed on the Earth. Rest sweetly as sweet as you have been to everyone you have met. Love, Henry and Stacey.”
Matthew Modine
Every so often a person comes along that defies all definition. Theyâre a wonderful mystery. Sometimes they go digging within themselves attempting to discover something hidden inside â and then discover something magical â which they keep private. Diane was like that. All that and more â all packaged behind her gorgeous smile, razor sharp wit, and deliciously infectious laugh. God speed, sister. #RIPDianeKeaton #DianeKeaton #MrsSoffel
Sophia Bush
âAbsolutely heart crushed about Diane Keaton. RIP legend. Thank you for teaching me more than I could ever list out,â she wrote on her Instagram story.
Ashley Tisdale
âDevestated to hear about @diane_keaton. One of my biggest inspirations, I always wanted to meet her in person,” she wrote on her Instagram story.
Vanessa Hudgens
“RIP to this icon. What a gift- The films she left us with,” she wrote on her Instagram story.
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