
Mia Farrow is remembering Diane Keaton with love and admiration, as the two women are forever linked through their shared history with filmmaker Woody Allen. The âRosemaryâs Babyâ star shared a touching message for her longtime friend on Instagram following the news of Keatonâs death at 79.
âShe was an absolutely wonderful actress and a rare and fascinating person,â Farrow, 80, wrote. âThoughts with her children and sisters. Rest in peace, Diane.â
A spokesperson for Keaton confirmed that the beloved actress breathed her last in California on Saturday, October 11, and requested privacy on behalf of her family. Keaton and acclaimed filmmaker Woody Allen were romantically involved in the 1970s and shared a deep creative bond that shaped both of their careers.
The duo collaborated on several beloved films, including âLove and Death,â âSleeper,â âManhattan,â and âPlay It Again, Sam.â In 1977, Keaton won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Allenâs âAnnie Hall.â
Although their romance eventually ended, Keaton and Allen remained close friends and collaborators for decades. She later dated fellow Hollywood legends Al Pacino and Warren Beatty but never married, often saying that independence suited her best.
Woody Allenâs Reaction to Ex Diane Keatonâs Passing
After news of Keatonâs passing, Allen was reportedly heartbroken. A source told People that the 89-year-old director was âextremely distraught and surprised and upset,â adding that her death made him reflect on his own mortality. âHe appreciated her very much,â the insider said. âThey had remained friends, and he was surprised by the news. Nobody seemed to know about her health.â
Farrow, who also worked closely with Allen throughout the 1980s, expressed her admiration for Keaton once more in her post, highlighting the mutual respect that remained between them. Despite their different paths, Farrow and Keaton shared an unspoken connection that is reflected in her tribute.
Remembering a Hollywood Icon
Keatonâs death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from across Hollywood. Goldie Hawn, her “First Wives Club” co-star, shared an emotional message on Instagram, writing, âDiane, we arenât ready to lose you. Youâve left us with a trail of fairy dust, filled with particles of light and memories beyond imagination. You never liked praise, but there was and will be no one like you.â
Jane Fonda, Keatonâs “Book Club” co-star, echoed that sentiment, calling her âa spark of life and light.â âShe was always giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creative in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her homes, and her world view,â Fonda wrote. âUnique is what she was.â
A Legacy That Will Never Fade
Over nearly six decades in Hollywood, Keaton built one of the most admired careers in film history. She brought authenticity, humor, and heart to roles in âThe Godfather,â âAnnie Hall,â âSomethingâs Gotta Give,â and âThe Family Stone.â Her final film, âSummer Camp,â released in 2024, marked the close of a remarkable journey.
As tributes continue to pour in, Keaton is being remembered not only for her iconic performances but for her warmth, originality, and courage to live life her own way. âShe was one of a kind,â Farrowâs tribute reminded the world. âA rare and fascinating person.â
The Oscar-winning actress is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke, whom she adopted in her 50s.
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