Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dies at 79
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, one of Hollywood's most beloved and enduring stars, has died at the age of 79 in California.
The news was confirmed by People magazine. Further details have not yet been released, and her family has requested privacy at this time, according to a spokesperson.
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Keaton's breakthrough role came as Kay Adams, the wife of Michael Corleone (played by Al Pacino), in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" (1972) — a role she would reprise in both sequels. Her performance in "Annie Hall" (1977) earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, while she received further Oscar nominations for "Reds" (1981), "Marvin's Room" (1996) and "Something's Gotta Give" (2003).
Throughout her career, Keaton became known for her fearless portrayals of complex and often unlikable women in dramas such as "Looking for Mr Goodbar", "Shoot the Moon" and "The Good Mother".
Her long creative partnership with Woody Allen began with the stage version of "Play It Again, Sam", for which she earned a Tony nomination in 1971. The two went on to collaborate on eight films together, including "Sleeper" (1973), "Love and Death" (1975) and "Manhattan" (1979).
Keaton's versatility extended to comedy, with memorable turns in Baby Boom, Father of the Bride and its sequels, The First Wives Club, and Book Club.
Her final film appearance is likely to be in Book Club: "The Next Chapter" (2023). Speaking to The Guardian while promoting the film, Keaton reflected on her prolific output in recent years, having completed seven films since the start of the pandemic.
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