Actress Diane Keaton, best known for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, has died at the age of 79.
Keaton died in California according to US magazine People. Her loved ones have asked for privacy, a family spokesperson told the outlet.
Diane’s incredible love life and reason she didn’t date for 35 years
Diane caught many eyes over the years, but admitted she hadn’t been on a date since her early 40s. Despite her illustrious career in romantic comedies, her own personal life lacked in romance.
The 79-year-old star, who never tied the knot, last went on a date in her early 40s, but did admit to having “a lot of male friends”.
In a 2023 interview, when asked if men “ask her out”, Diane responded: “Never. All right? Let’s just get that straight. That one’s important.”
With a chuckle, she added: “I haven’t been on a date in, I would say, 35 years. No dates.” Chatting with InStyle magazine, she said: “I have a lot of male friends. I have a lot of friends, but no dates. No mwah-mwah.”
Following the death of her father, the actress made the decision to adopt two children when she was 50. She welcomed her daughter Dexter, now 24, in 1996 and her son Duke, now 18, in 2001.
Nancy Sinatra labels Diane her ‘icon’
Singer and actress Nancy Sinatra is among the A-listers paying gushing tributes to Diane following the sad news. In her tribute, she said Diane’s death is a “heartbreaking loss” as she called her a “very special person”.
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) October 11, 2025
David Letterman shares throwback clip with Diane
To celebrate Diane’s life, David Letterman shared a clip from a time she appeared on his chatshow in 1985. Diane revealed she had snuck into his show earlier that year as an audience member and went undetected.
Book Club co-star Mary Steenburgen brands Diane ‘magic’
Diane’s Book Club co-star has branded her “magic” as she has spoken out following her death. Actress and comedian Mary Steenburgen starred with Diane in Book Club (2018) and Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023).
Following the sad news, she told Deadline: “Diane was magic. There was no one, nor will there ever be, anyone like her. I loved her and felt blessed to be her friend. My love to her family. What a wonder she was!!!”
Saved by the Bell’s Mario Lopez responds to sad news
Actor Mario Lopez has shared a photo of Diane as he reacted to the news of her death. He posted a black and white photo of the actress alongside a simple message.
— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) October 11, 2025
Diane’s final social media post revealed
Diane took to Instagram to share a sweet update of her beloved dog Reggie just months before her death. In what would become her final post, the Hollywood star shared a selfie with her pooch.
Alongside the photos, which were posted in collaboration with brand Hudson Grace, she wrote: “Happy National Pet Day from HG & @diane_keaton.”
Ben Stiller pays touching tribute
Actor and director Ben Stiller has paid tribute to Diane following the sad news. The Zoolander star took to X where he issued a sweet message about the “icon”.
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) October 11, 2025
Diane’s tragic health battle in her own words
During her life, Diane bravely opened up about her battle with bulimia. In 2014, she described it as “the lowest point in [her] life”.
Behind the spotlight, she was sadly grappling with body image issues and mental health struggles since her twenties. During a candid chat on The Dr Oz Show, Diane confessed that she would consume 20,000 calories daily during the height of her bulimia battle.
Describing a typical evening meal, the actress disclosed it would consist of “a bucket of fried chicken, several orders of fries with blue cheese and ketchup, a couple of TV dinners, a quarter of soda, pounds of candy, a whole cake, and three banana cream pies.”
“I had a problem – it was sick and creepy. Bulimia takes a lot of time out of your day,” she candidly told People magazine. Read Diane’s candid words here.
Bette Midler shares emotional tribute
Bette Midler, who starred alongside Keaton in the 1996 comedy-drama The First Wives Club, has paid tribute to her late friend.
Captioning a collection of snaps of herself and Keaton, Midler told her Instagram followers: “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died.
Piers Morgan leads tributes
Broadcaster Piers Morgan was one of the first to pay tribute to Keaton as news of her death broke earlier this evening. The former Good Morning Britain presenter told his Twitter (X) followers: “RIP Diane Keaton, 79. Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, brilliant in The Godfather and Father of the Bride movies. One of Hollywood’s greatest actresses, and a delightful lady. Sad news.”
A Hollywood icon
The Oscar-winning actress was best known for her work in films like The Godfather, Annie Hall, The First Wives Club and Something’s Got To Give. Keaton also worked with director Nancy Meyers multiple times on projects like the Book Club series.
She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including an Oscar, a BAFTA, Golden Globe Awards and nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.
Did Diane Keaton have any children?
Diane Keaton never married but became a mother at the age of 50 when she adopted two children. She said of becoming a parent after the death of her father: “Motherhood has completely changed me. It’s just about like the most completely humbling experience that I’ve ever had.”
Speaking about her decision to never walk down the aisle, Keaton told PEOPLE in 2019: “Today I was thinking, I’m the only one in my generation of actresses who has been a single woman all her life.
Source: Mirror
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