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Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Actress, Dies at 79
Hollywood Mourns a Legend
Beloved actress Diane Keaton has died at 79 in California, PEOPLE confirmed.
A family spokesperson said her loved ones “have requested privacy,” and no further details were released.
A Career That Defined Generations
Keaton rose to fame in the 1970s through The Godfather films and her collaborations with Woody Allen.
Her performance in Annie Hall earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress in 1977.
She went on to star in The First Wives Club, Father of the Bride, and Something’s Gotta Give, earning another Oscar nomination.
A Life in Art and Authenticity
Born Diane Hall in 1946, she adopted her mother’s maiden name, Keaton, when she began acting.
“Without acting I would have been a misfit,” she once told PEOPLE. Keaton never married but adopted two children, Dexter and Duke.
Her Enduring Legacy
Having battled skin cancer throughout her life, Keaton’s courage, individuality, and charm made her one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. “I’m really glad I didn’t get married. I’m an oddball,” she said in 2019.
