Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, one of Hollywood’s most distinctive and beloved stars, has passed away at the age of 79.
Keaton, known for her trademark wit, effortless charm and quirky sense of style, rose to fame in the 1970s through her many collaborations with Woody Allen, including the classic Annie Hall (1977), which earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her performance as the endearingly eccentric Annie remains one of cinema’s most memorable portrayals.
Beyond her partnership with Allen, Keaton cemented her status as a Hollywood icon with standout roles in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather trilogy, Baby Boom and The First Wives Club. Her career spanned over five decades, during which she continually reinvented herself on screen from romantic comedies to heartfelt dramas.
Despite choosing never to marry, Keaton built a fulfilling family life of her own. She adopted two children — her daughter Dexter and her son Duke, both now in their twenties and often spoke about how motherhood changed her perspective on life.
In her later years, Keaton remained a vibrant screen presence, appearing in The Family Stone, Because I Said So, Finding Dory and Book Club.
Tributes have poured in from across Hollywood. Actor Ben Stiller described her as “an icon of style, humor, and comedy.”
Diane Keaton leaves behind a legacy of intelligence, warmth, and individuality- a true original whose influence on film and fashion will continue to inspire generations to come.
A selection of Keaton's past works: