Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been revealed along with her heartbreaking final days where she ‘declined very suddenly’ and called 911 before she was pronounced dead
Diane Keaton’s cause of death has been revealed by her family in an emotional statement where they detailed how the Hollywood star died of pneumonia. A source said Diane’s health had declined ‘suddenly’ before her tragic death, as relatives thanked fans for their ongoing support.
The Oscar-winning actress’s family also urged beloved fans to donate to an animal shelter or a charity which helps homeless people, as they highlighted Diane’s love for animals and passion for helping others.
Following Diane’s death at age 79, her family released a statement and revealed the actress died following a short battle with pneumonia. The statement added: “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane,” reports People.
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“She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much-appreciated tribute to her.”
A source claimed to People on October 11 that the actress’ health ‘declined very suddenly’ and that her tragic death ‘was so unexpected’.
The source added: “In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening.”
Shortly after her death was announced, Diane’s final moments were laid bare in a released 911 call after the audio was reportedly obtained by TMZ. The reports claim that emergency services were called to her property in Los Angeles after 8am on Saturday morning, before she was transported to hospital. The actress was later pronounced dead.
Close friends of Diane also reported to People that they were shocked by how much weight she had lost in the weeks before her passing. Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, said: “She had lost so much weight,” Sager said. “I saw her two or three weeks ago and she was very thin.”
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. The late actress was romantically involved with Hollywood stars like Woody Allen, her Godfather co-star Al Pacino and Warren Beatty.
She 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.”
Source: Mirror
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