Losing a loved one is never easy. Diane Keatonâs loved ones are opening up after her heartbreaking passing at the age of 79. In a statement shared with People, the Oscar-winning actressâs family confirmed she passed away from pneumonia on October 11 in California.
They also expressed their deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support that has poured in from fans, friends, and colleagues around the world. âThe Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11,â the family said in their statement.
A Legacy of Compassion & Advocacy
Keatonâs family encouraged fans to honor her memory in ways that reflect her lifelong passions.
âShe loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community,â the family shared.
âAny donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.â
A source close to the actress told People that her health had âdeclined very suddenly,â calling her passing âheartbreaking for everyone who loved her.â The source added, âHer death was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.â
A Storied Career Spanning Five Decades
Keaton rose to fame in the 1970s with her breakout role as Kay Adams in The Godfather films and her collaborations with Woody Allen. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Annie Hall in 1977.
Throughout her career, she starred in beloved classics such as “The First Wives Club”, “The Family Stone”, “Because I Said So”, “Book Club”, and “Finding Dory”. She also appeared in the HBO series The Young Pope and directed projects including “Heaven” (1987), “Hanging Up” (2000), and an episode of “Twin Peaks”.
Her career was marked by authenticity, humor, and a distinctive style that made her one of Hollywoodâs most enduring and admired figures.
Born in Los Angeles in 1946 as Diane Hall, Keaton built a life defined by creativity, independence, and love for her family. She adopted her two children, Dexter and Duke, in 1996 and 2001.
Keaton never married, and she often reflected on her choice to live life on her own terms. âToday I was thinking, I’m the only one in my generation of actresses who has been a single woman all her life,â she told People in 2019. âI’m really glad I didn’t get married. I’m an oddball.â
Known for her wit, grace, and trailblazing spirit, Keatonâs influence will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans.
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