Diane Keaton, one of Hollywood’s most distinctive and beloved stars, has died at the age of 79.
A family spokesperson confirmed to People that the Oscar-winning actress passed away in California.
Her loved ones have requested privacy as they mourn her loss.
No further details have been released.
Known for her quirky charm, wit, and timeless style, Keaton built a career spanning more than five decades — from her early breakthrough in The Godfather trilogy to her Oscar-winning turn in Annie Hall.
She became a defining face of 1970s cinema and later cemented her legacy with hits like Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club, and Something’s Gotta Give.
Diane Keaton, one of Hollywood’s most distinctive and beloved stars, has died at the age of 79; (seen in 2023)
A family spokesperson confirmed to People that the Oscar-winning actress passed away in California; (seen in First Wives Club)
In recent years, she delighted audiences again with the Book Club films, proving her enduring appeal across generations.
Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, Keaton grew up with a creative streak that would shape one of the most distinctive careers in Hollywood.
After high school, she studied acting at Santa Ana College before heading to New York City to train at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse.
Keaton made her Broadway debut in 1968 as part of the original cast of Hair, quickly earning attention for her wit and presence.
Just two years later, she landed her first film role in Lovers and Other Strangers, but her breakout came in 1972 with The Godfather, where she portrayed Kay Adams-Corleone opposite Al Pacino.
The role made her a household name and solidified her place in one of cinema’s most celebrated franchises.
Her next milestone came with 1977’s Annie Hall, which earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress and redefined her as both a comedic and romantic leading lady.
‘Of course my favorite is the obvious one,’ she once told People of the film. ‘Woody didn’t know if it would work. He didn’t trust it — he’d say, “It’s just another sitcom.”’
Her breakout came in 1972 with The Godfather, where she portrayed Kay Adams-Corleone opposite Al Pacino
Her next milestone came with 1977’s Annie Hall, which earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress and redefined her as both a comedic and romantic leading lady
Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, Keaton built an unmatched résumé with standout roles in films like Reds, Baby Boom, and Father of the Bride
Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, Keaton built an unmatched résumé with standout roles in films like Reds, Baby Boom, and Father of the Bride.
Her performance in Baby Boom — as a career woman suddenly thrust into motherhood — became one of her most beloved roles.
‘If I was the mother, I wouldn’t have been happy about the way I tossed those babies around!’ she once joked.
Keaton remained a force in Hollywood well into the 2000s, teaming up again with director Nancy Meyers for Something’s Gotta Give, starring opposite Jack Nicholson in one of her most acclaimed later performances.
Away from the screen, Keaton led a fiercely independent life.
She adopted two children — daughter Dexter and son Duke — in her 50s and remained proudly unmarried, despite past relationships with major Hollywood names including Woody Allen, Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, and Jack Nicholson.
True to her trademark individuality, Keaton once said she simply preferred living life on her own terms — both in Hollywood and beyond.