Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, celebrated for her role in ‘The Godfather,’ has passed away at 79. Her spokesperson confirmed the news, citing a sudden decline in health and a request for privacy from her family. “Her health declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her.” “It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit,” a friend of the actor said. Keaton leaves behind a legacy and a financial empire. Diane Keaton, an Oscar-winning actress known for playing Kay to Al Pacino‘s Michael Corleone in ‘The Godfather’, has passed away. She was 79. On Saturday, Oct. 11, a spokesperson told People, “There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness.”A friend of the actress noted that Keaton’s health declined “very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her.” “It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit,” the friend added.
Oscar-Winning Actress Diane Keaton Passes Away At 79; ‘Annie Hall’ Legend Remembered
“In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening,” a source told the outlet. 
Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles, Diane Keaton has had a robust career for more than five decades, and she leaves behind not only her legacy in films but also a financial empire.
Diane Keaton’s net worth
Diane Keaton directed Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “I Get Weak” music videos in 1987 and 1988, showcasing her directing versatility during the MTV era (AP)
Keaton leaves behind an estimated net worth of $100 million, according to multiple celebrity wealth sources. She has amassed not just from a storied Hollywood career but also from her side hustle in high-end real estate restoration, among others. Her financial portfolio also extends to interior design, photography, and production work ventures. Keaton’s major source of income was undoubtedly fueled by her Hollywood career. Starting from her iconic role in The Godfather (1972) to her Oscar-winning performance in Annie Hall (1977), and the recent Summer Camp (2024), Keaton was one of the most sought-after actors in the industry.The actress was also drawn towards architecture, design, and historic homes, which she eventually transformed into a business venture. Keaton bought high-value properties, restored and then flipped them to buyers. 
This side hustle eventually turned into a major contributor to her financial portfolio. For instance, in 2004, Keaton bought a lavish Laguna Beach property for $7.5 million. It was sold at a whopping $12.75 million in 2006. Later in 2016, she flipped a Pacific Palisades home for $6.9 million. Another instance is the $5.6 million Los Angeles property she purchased in 2012. In 2020, she listed a property in Tucson, Arizona, for $2.6 million, two years after purchasing it for $1.5 million, according to Parade. Even Madonna once snapped up a Keaton-renovated Los Angeles mansion for $6.5 million.Besides her Hollywood fame, her Broadway parts and television shows earned her money. Keaton charged anything between $150,000 and $299,000 for appearing as a guest speaker for social events, according to Celebrity Talent International.