Diane Keaton — the Oscar-winning actress known for her unforgettable performances in Annie Hall, The Godfather, and Father of the Bride — has died at the age of 79.
A family member confirmed to the Associated Press that Keaton passed away in California surrounded by loved ones. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Tributes have poured in from across Hollywood. Director Francis Ford Coppola called her “creativity personified,” while her First Wives Club co-star Bette Midler described her as “a complete original.” Leonardo DiCaprio remembered her as “brilliant, funny, and unapologetically herself.”
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Keaton’s career spanned five decades, earning her four Academy Award nominations and one win for Annie Hall. Her quirky charm, intelligence, and distinctive fashion made her one of the most influential and admired women in film.
From her role as Kay Adams in The Godfather to her romantic comedy classics like Something’s Gotta Give and Baby Boom, Keaton helped define modern female characters on screen — complex, independent, and real.
She never married but adopted two children, Dexter and Duke, in her 50s. Beyond acting, Keaton was also a director, author, and style icon whose impact transcended generations.
“I don’t think about my film legacy,” she once said. “I’m just lucky to have been here at all.”